At least 19 Ukrainian athletes are currently being held in Russian captivity.
Source: Center for Civil Liberties
Details: Ahead of International Olympic Day, marked annually on 23 June, the organisation, together with the Media Initiative for Human Rights, called for increased pressure on Russia over its detention of Ukrainian athletes and demanded their immediate release.
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According to Ukraine's Ministry of Youth and Sports, at least 19 Ukrainian athletes are currently being held in Russian captivity, while another 13 are missing. Meanwhile, 23 athletes have returned home from captivity.
