Illia Gibeskul has been held in Kaliningrad detention center since the end of April 2023. Poland deported him to russia while he tried to cross the border. He is accused of justifying terrorism and faces up to 7 years in prison. Illia and his parents met the full-scale invasion in Volnovakha, Donetsk oblast. It was almost destroyed during the first weeks of the war. They sought refuge in a basement witnessing the destruction of their home. At last, they had to leave. After enduring the horrors of forced “filtration” in Donetsk, marked by psychological and physical abuse, Illia found himself in Voronezh and later attempted to escape to Poland. However, he was detained by russians at Polish border control on April 14th, accused of a crime he didn't commit. After spending more than a year in a cell awaiting the trial, Illia has adapted to the harsh conditions of finding solace in music (Illia graduated from a music school in Volnovakha with a piano major) and literature. Tragically, being detained in russia poses immense risks. Illia’s plight is not unique emphasizing the critical importance of assistance from third countries to ensure the safety and, in some cases, the lives of Ukrainians unjustly detained.