Budanov on actions in support of prisoners: «They are harmful, but I understand people»
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- Alina Kvitko
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13:44, 06 April, 2025
Participants of the car rally in Mykolaiv «We are the voices of prisoners». Photo: NikVestiThe head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, has said that public rallies in support of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia do more harm than good.
He said this said in an interview on Anna Maksymchuk's YouTube channel.
Kyrylo Budanov noted that relatives are trying to influence the situation in this way and feel that they are not sitting idly by.
«Campaigns in support of prisoners of war are harmful, everyone knows that, but I understand the rest of the people. They need to feel that they are doing something to get their loved ones back. Although in the end, they are only causing problems. Everyone knows this, so it's more of a psychological issue,» he said.
As a reminder, every Sunday in Mykolaiv, a reminder of prisoners of war is held «Don't be silent! Captivity kills!».
Also, on 8 March, a car rally was held in Mykolaiv to remind people about Ukrainian soldiers who are in captivity or missing.