The Parliamentary Assembly, in its Recommendation 2285, reaffirms its strong support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with the Russian Federation, particularly concerning the plight of missing persons, prisoners of war, and civilians in captivity. It emphasizes the need for the Council of Europe to prioritize this issue on the international agenda, advocating for the identification and proper treatment of those detained, in accordance with international humanitarian law. The Assembly calls on the Committee of Ministers to monitor the situation closely and consider implementing targeted sanctions against Russian officials responsible for unlawful detentions. Additionally, it expresses readiness to collaborate on future discussions regarding the fate of Ukrainian captives.