A Russian Mom Thought Her Son Was On ’Drills.’ Now He’s A POW.

Lyudmila Bukhantsova was shocked to learn on social media that her son, a Russian soldier, had been captured by Ukrainian forces. He had only told her he was going on military exercises. She is now desperate for information about her son’s condition. Originally published at - *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region.