Natalka Koshelieva is a news for RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service.
Thousands of Ukrainians have been systematically abducted and tortured by Russian forces, says a report by the investigative journalism organization IStories.
Thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians are still being held in captivity in Russian-occupied areas, according to international observers, often held incommunicado for months or years. Torture is reportedly common.
Russia has launched a subsidized mortgage program for its citizens in occupied and Kyiv-controlled Ukrainian cities. Critics call it a political move aimed at normalizing control and pressuring Ukraine, while locals express outrage at the idea of their homes being sold.
