The Ukrainians Stuck in Russia’s New Gulag

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 12 min read 100% complete by Jeffrey GettlemanNovember 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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The article discusses the plight of Ukrainian civilians held in Russian prisons, a situation described as a new "gulag." It focuses on the story of Mykola Zakhozhyi, a Ukrainian father who was captured by Russian forces near Kyiv at the beginning of the war in Ukraine. He was held incommunicado in Russian prisons for nearly a year. Zakhozhyi reports experiencing torture, starvation, and constant torment during his imprisonment. Upon release, he provided documentation and accounts corroborated by Ukrainian officials and other former prisoners. The article highlights the difficulty of resolving the issue of these Ukrainian civilians even if peace is achieved.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Iryna Zakhozha ×280% Kyiv 80% Mykola Zakhozhyi ×5100% Ukraine ×5100% Russia ×4100%

Keywords

ukrainian civilians 90% russian jails 80% prisoner's story 70% russian forces 70% torture 60% war in ukraine 60% human rights 50% captivity 50% new gulag 40%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.80

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New York Times - World

Political Lean

Center-Left (-0.30)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

Geographic Perspective

Ukraine

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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