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Ukraine Evacuates 43 Citizens Amid Rising Deportation Fears

7/20/2025

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On July 19, Ukraine successfully evacuated 43 citizens, including political prisoner Andriy Kolomiyets, from Georgia, where they endured harsh conditions after being deported from Russia. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia for "weaponizing" deportations and called for direct transfers to Ukraine, as rights groups fear that up to 800 more Ukrainians could soon face a similar fate.

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On July 19, Ukraine successfully evacuated 43 citizens, including political prisoner Andriy Kolomiyets, from Georgia, where they endured harsh conditions after being deported from Russia. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia for "weaponizing" deportations and called for direct transfers to Ukraine, as rights groups fear that up to 800 more Ukrainians could soon face a similar fate.