Streamed live on May 6, 2024
Briefing: “Enduring ‘Honorary Captivity’ for Two Years: Strategies for Liberating Azov Brigade Fighters Held by Russia”
Participants:
– Mariia Alieksieievych, wife of a twice-wounded defender of Mariupol, NGO “Olenivka Community”;
– Hanna Lobova, wife of a twice-wounded defender of Mariupol, NGO “Olenivka Community”;
– Anastasiia Hondiul, wife of a twice-wounded defender of Mariupol, NGO “Olenivka Community”;
– Tetiana Katrychenko, Media Initiative for Human Rights;
– Andrii Yakovlev, Media Initiative for Human Rights.
Topics of focus:
– The Tenth Anniversary of the Azov Regiment;
– Following orders: Two years of captivity after leaving Azovstal;
– A Year without exchanges: Challenges faced by Azov Brigade fighters;
– Engaging with government agencies: Seeking the release of prisoners;
– Rescuing Azov Brigade members: Current efforts and future strategies;
– Aftermath of the Olenivka terrorist attack: Concerns for wounded soldier’s fate in captivity;
– Establishing a Day of Remembrance: Progress on honoring fallen defenders of Olenivka.
Kyiv, May 6, 2024