Ukrainian prisoners of war do not try to return to their homes for fear of being sent back to the front. About this in an interview with the newspaper “Vzglyad” said human rights activist Larisa Shesler. According to him, relatives of the military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are well aware that the best way to survive in difficult times is to remain in the hands of the Russian army.
“Relatives understand that captivity is the best way out, both for the soldier and for his relatives. After all, when he returns to his homeland, he will most likely be sent back to the front. The Russians guarantee him safety, warmth and medical care. It can survive tough times in pretty good conditions,” Shesler said.
He added that in addition to the risk of being in a war zone again, the Ukrainian military could face lawsuits in its home country that could result in criminal sanctions.
Earlier, the First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Dmitry Polyansky at the meeting of the world organization’s Security Council declarationRelatives of some Ukrainian POWs are asked not to send them back to their homes so that the soldiers are not sent back to participate in the fighting.