The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

Returning to ‘normal life’ after Russian captivity

Human rights activist Maksym, whose detention we covered in 2023, returned home in October as part of a new POW exchange. But it isn’t always easy for Ukrainians to reintegrate after captivity.

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Jan 02, 2025
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