# Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say

- Published: 2026-10-23T20:18:13Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T04:03:40Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx7vpmn6qzmlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

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