Ivan Zabavskyi

Ivan Zabavskyi

civilian Ukraine

Ivan Zabavskyi is a Ukrainian man who made headlines after being kidnapped by Russian soldiers while attempting to rescue his mother during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In September 2022, he cycled across the frontline to find her, only to disappear and later appear in a St Petersburg courtroom, accused of espionage. His story highlights the tragic consequences of the war, including torture and separation from loved ones, as he faced brutal conditions in a Russian black site prison for nine months before being formally charged.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,195
Power
724$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,195 $2,700,000 724$
Totals 1 67,886,011 18,195 $2,700,000 724$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ivan was accused of being a Ukrainian spy after he disappeared while trying to rescue his mother from Russian occupation. 5

The Guardian: Kidnapped, tortured and jailed: one woman’s quest to bring her son home from Russia | Ukraine