Attributing a “refusal” to retrieve its own prisoners of war to Ukraine

What it claims

The Ukrainian side is accused of deliberately ignoring exchange lists to portray the state as indifferent to the fate of its citizens. Russian officials manipulate the topic of humanitarian negotiations to shift the responsibility for delayed processes onto Kyiv.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Russia has sent exchange lists to Kyiv three times over the past month, but Ukraine refuses to take back its citizens.

  Украина. Спецоперация. Мониторинг СВО, 12 Aug 2026

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• The Russian side remains ready for an exchange, but the Ukrainian authorities ignore proposals that include both military personnel and convicted individuals.

  Украина. Спецоперация. Мониторинг СВО, 12 Aug 2026

  t.me/MonitoringUA/94299

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Goal

To provoke social tension within Ukraine and undermine the trust of POW families in state institutions.

Techniques used

• Appeal to AuthorityUsing a statement from the Russian Human Rights Commissioner to give disinformation the appearance of an official fact.

The real grievance it exploits

The deep despair and anxiety of families who have been waiting for months for the return of their loved ones from Russian captivity.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Russia regularly uses the topic of exchanges for psychological pressure, delaying processes and blaming Ukraine to demoralize society.

Sources (all time)

• Украина. Спецоперация. Мониторинг СВОTier 115,817 subscribers
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