
Aug 18, 2026
✦The New York Times
A Mother's Quest to Rescue Her Son From Russian-Occupied Ukraine
Liliia Prutian, a former military medic, is working to rescue her 20-year-old son, Dima Zahrebaiev, from Russian-occupied Ukraine. After being held for two and a half years, she planned his escape through a dangerous route. She told him, "Make sure to dress warmly for the trip," as they reunited by phone.