Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian journalist and human rights activist, was held captive by Russia for over two years after enlisting in the military during the 2022 invasion. Captured in June 2022, he was sentenced to 13 years in prison on fabricated charges. Released in October 2024, he resumed his advocacy for human rights, focusing on the rights of detained civilians and prisoners of war. Butkevych criticizes international discussions about Ukraine that exclude its input, warning against imperial approaches that undermine Ukrainian sovereignty. He emphasizes the dire conditions faced by Ukrainian prisoners and the need for independent monitoring of their treatment. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)