Russian prisoners of war gathered during free time outside in the courtyard. All the captives are dressed in dark blue overalls. They move, with their hands folded back as if they are still handcuffed.

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Inside ZAPAD1, The Human Side of War

In the heart of Western Ukraine lies ZAPAD1, the largest prisoner-of-war camp designated for Russian soldiers and their allies who were captured during the ongoing war. This facility, stark in its simplicity yet comprehensive in its amenities, stands as a testament to Ukraine’s commitment to international humanitarian standards, even amidst the ravages of war.

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Marcin Kruk

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Marcin Kruk (b. 1982) lives and works in Poland. With a background in Archival and Historical Studies, he currently studies Photography at the Institute of Creative Photography in Opava, Czech Republic. A Fujifilm Poland ambassador, Kruk is also a member of the Archive of Public Protest (A-P-P). His practice revolves around a series of long-term documentary projects.