'Russians held hostage’; Moscow reveals details about Kyiv's ‘desperate step’ On the order of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine has reportedly taken a drastic step by holding over 20 Russian civilians captive. According to Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, these individuals were abducted from Kursk region and are now being used as de facto hostages. The revelation comes amid tense Russia-Ukraine negotiations, adding pressure to diplomacy as the war continues to devastate civilian