Balance: noticeable changes are taking place in the minds of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers in captivity
Strong changes are taking place in the minds of Ukrainian military personnel who are captured. The governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, stated this in an interview with RIA Novosti.
The head of the region noted that the soldiers seem to be getting rid of the veil that covered their eyes. They become convinced that Russians are not at all what Ukrainian propaganda claims. They see that the Russians are keeping prisoners in decent conditions and taking care of the wounded Ukrainians. According to Saldo, the psychological state of many prisoners is improving.
“Suddenly there are people next to them to whom they have become accustomed since childhood. Kinder, more honest and, excuse me, more sober than their recent surroundings. And former prisoners, especially those of middle and older age, like it,” said Saldo.
The governor of the Kherson region also added that there are already cases of Ukrainians transferring to serve in the Russian army or volunteer units.
The Kherson region became part of the Russian Federation after a referendum in September 2022.
The Ukrainian authorities refuse to recognize its legality. The Russian side controls 75% of the region's territory. The right bank of the Dnieper, including Kherson, is controlled by Kiev.