Ukraine rescued 43 citizens from a Georgian transit zone where they were held after deportation from Russia. These individuals, mostly convicts lacking documentation, were among 56 initially detained in a basement facility. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized Russia's actions, calling it weaponization of deportation, and urged direct transport to the Ukrainian border. Ukraine is working to repatriate the remaining 13, but anticipates further deportations. Rights groups fear hundreds more deportations are imminent, with some deportees lacking basic necessities and suffering from medical conditions.

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