Filmed in Captivity: Inside Russia’s Prison Propaganda Machine

Russian captors force Ukrainian prisoners of war to record propaganda videos designed to rally domestic support for the invasion and sow division within Ukraine. The videos often haunt former captives long after their release.

NBC News’ Jane Lytvynenko travels to Ukraine to uncover how this propaganda influences local communities and the lives of returning soldiers.

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