Russia holds 520 Ukrainian prisoners from Crimea

Russia is holding 520 Ukrainian political prisoners from occupied Crimea, according to reports. This figure represents more than double the 238 individuals who were jailed before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The prisoners include those who refused to remain silent about the occupation, such as individuals who flew Ukrainian flags over their land, documented FSB abductions, and assisted families of detainees. The significant increase highlights the ongoing repression in Crimea since its annexation by Russia in 2014.