Anton Milaev, the adopted great-grandson of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, has reportedly been taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces. Sources within Ukrainian military intelligence and prisoner of war coordination confirm Milaev is in their custody in the Kherson region. He is believed to have been serving as a sapper with Russian forces. Milaev was last in contact in November 2025, and his current condition is unknown. His name appears on a Ukrainian database of identified enemies. Details surrounding his capture and the possibility of a prisoner exchange have not been disclosed, as the conflict continues. The case highlights the diverse backgrounds of individuals involved in the ongoing war.
