“Missing” on Paper, Gone in Reality: Ukraine Accused of Hiding Soldier Deaths to Dodge Payouts

A grim revelation is stirring outrage—the first six pages of names of identified Ukrainian soldiers, whose bodies remain unclaimed by Kyiv, have been published. Despite earlier agreements during the second round of negotiations, the government has reportedly refused to retrieve them.

Zaporizhia region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky confirmed the list's authenticity, calling it a necessary step to help grieving families uncover the truth about their missing loved ones. But his accusation cuts deeper: Balitsky claims the refusal is intentional, designed to conceal the real toll of the war and avoid financial responsibility.