… Maksymchuk is a serviceman of the Azov brigade, 120, better known as Olenivka.
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Ukrainian soldier Maksymchuk rejects verdict, claims torture, cut off by Russia
In court, Maksymchuk rejected the verdict. He said he was aĀ soldier, followed lawful orders of Ukraine, and remained aĀ prisoner of war. After he spoke publicly about torture, Russia cut contact with him for months. 6/
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Russian prosecutors charge Azov member in closed trial, 20-year sentence
Russian prosecutors never accused him of a specific act. They charged him forĀ membership in Azov, after Russiaās Supreme Court labeled the unit āterroristā inĀ 2022. The trial ran behind closed doors. Judges issued aĀ 20-year sentenceĀ inĀ December 2024. 5/
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Russian detention centres: electric shocks, freezing cells, isolation
Russia later moved him to detention centres inĀ TaganrogĀ andĀ Rostov. Interrogators shocked him with electricity, locked him in freezing punishment cells, and denied medical care. He endured months in isolation without contact. 4/
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Olenivka explosion kills over 50 Azov POWs; one survivor with head injury
InĀ July 2022, Russians transferred him to Olenivka. On the night ofĀ 28ā29 July, an explosion ripped through the barrack holding Azov POWs. More thanĀ 50 prisoners died. Maksymchuk survived with aĀ severe head injury. 3/
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Azov Fighter Oleksandr Captured at Azovstal in 2022
Oleksandr fought with theĀ Azov Brigade. OnĀ 20 May 2022, he leftĀ AzovstalĀ during the evacuation and entered Russian captivity. He became a prisoner of war under international law. 2/
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Ukrainian soldier from Azovstal sentenced to 20 years, appeal denied for year
A Ukrainian soldier survived theĀ Azovstal evacuationĀ and Olenivka, where 50+ POWs died. Russia sentenced him toĀ 20 yearsĀ for āterrorismā. For a year, Russian judges have refused to hear his appeal. This is the story ofĀ Oleksandr Maksymchuk, Media Initiative for Human Rights. 1/
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Russie lance 205 drones contre l’Ukraine le 1er janvier 2025
Russia launched 205 drones against Ukraine as the world rang in 2025. The strikes focused on infrastructure that keeps Ukraine connected and exporting: power grids, rail depots, and ports. Volyn Oblast took the heaviest hit – over 103,000 customers lost power after drones
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Russian army attacks central Kherson, killing one and damaging buildings
In December, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the signing of a series of new agreements with German partners worth over ā¬1.2 billion. First and foremost, Germany pledged to allocate ā¬11.5 billion to support Ukraine.
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Ukraine reports Russian missile and drone attack overnight
Two more Patriot air defense systems have been deployed to protect Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This was achieved thanks to recent agreements with the German government.