Ukrainian families wait for prisoners of war released from Russia: 'We won't stop'
Feb 16, 2026•Channel
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“My brother disappeared. We think he’s been taken prisoner. We’re waiting for him here today,” said one relative waiting for Ukrainian prisoners of war to arrive in Chernihiv, Ukraine.
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Holding photos of their loved ones, families gathered to see if they would be reunited in the exchange.
157 Ukrainian prisoners of war were reunited with their families on 5 February.
It is one of the few tangible outcomes from US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
About 80,000 Ukrainians have been reported missing since the war began, most of them lost on the frontline or captured.
The Guardian filmed the prisoner release in the north of the country; each exchange bringing hope and heartbreak to families still searching for news of their loved ones.
Those still waiting held up photographs hoping the returned soldiers might have seen their missing relatives.
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