True War Crime

True War Crime is a podcast by Michael Duncan, a journalist and war veteran. After witnessing a prisoner exchange in 2022, he began documenting the stories of Ukrainians who survived Russian captivity. Through personal testimonies, ...more

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August 01, 2026 • 00:37:57
No matter what I never gave them our Radio code | Andriy Stratiichuk| Episode 8

No matter what I never gave them our Radio code | Andriy Stratiichuk| Episode 8

Andrii Stratiichuk is a former Ukrainian police officer who volunteered to defend Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Captured during combat, he was...

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July 25, 2026 • 00:44:49
I Love Horror Movies... But I Wasn't Ready for This | Tom Dychok | Episode 7

I Love Horror Movies... But I Wasn't Ready for This | Tom Dychok | Episode 7

This is Episode 7 of True War Crime — a series of firsthand testimonies from people who survived Russian captivity. Our guest is Tom...

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July 02, 2026 • 00:38:52
Inside Russia's Darkest Corners | Yulii Pylypei | Episode 6

Inside Russia's Darkest Corners | Yulii Pylypei | Episode 6

This is Episode 6 of True War Crime — a series of real stories from people who survived Russian captivity. Our guest, Yulii Pylypei,...

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June 19, 2026 • 00:57:16
"If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about your plans" | Yevhenii Malik |  Episode 5

"If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about your plans" | Yevhenii Malik | Episode 5

This is Episode 5 of True War Crime — a series of real stories from people who survived Russian captivity. When Yevhenii Malik was...

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June 04, 2026 • 00:43:22
 3.5 Years in Russian Captivity Without a Single Charge | Serhii Akhmetov | Episode 4

3.5 Years in Russian Captivity Without a Single Charge | Serhii Akhmetov | Episode 4

This is Episode 4 of True War Crime — a series of real stories from people who survived Russian captivity. Our guest is Serhii...

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May 20, 2026 • 00:48:28
 “Cyborg” Defender of Donetsk Airport | Oleksandr Avramenko 1152 Days in Russian captivity | Episode 3

“Cyborg” Defender of Donetsk Airport | Oleksandr Avramenko 1152 Days in Russian captivity | Episode 3

This is Episode 3 of True War Crime — real stories from people who survived Russian captivity. Our guest is Oleksandr Avramenko, a Ukrainian...

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