People First mobilising globally to free Ukrainians, including children, held captive by Russia

The “People First!” campaign, launched on January 28, 2025 by the Center for Civil Liberties (Ukraine), Memorial (Russia), and allied global partners are actively mobilising to push for the "immediate, unconditional release of both civilian and military captives in any negotiations to end the war.' For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Oleksandra Sasha Romantsova, Economist, Ukrainian human rights activist and Executive Director of the Centre for Civil Liberties.