Russia facing Mounting accusations of war crimes in Ukraine on Friday, including forcing thousands of people In the interrogation camps, like numbers of Refugees reported to have fled the conflict exceeded 6 million.
Russians invasion she has also led to an earthquake policy The change is by Finland, whose leaders said Thursday that the formerly neutral country should apply to join NATO “without delay” – resulting in rudeness warning of Kremlin revenge.
Throughout the 11-week conflict, Russian forces have accused of committing atrocities – including killing of Unarmed civilians, torture and rape.
CNN and BBC on On Thursday, they released what they said was safe camera Russian screenshots soldiers with Assault rifles shoot Ukrainian civilians in The back.
the two men He appeared unarmed – the footage showed that soldiers Inspect them before they are allowed to do so walk Away on Building of a business on outskirts of the city of Capital Kyiv. man died on The spot, and the other shortly after, according to the outlets. the kill took place on March 16 is being investigated as a war crimeCNN said.
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted 33 to 2 . on Thursday to investigate alleged atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukrainian prosecutors They say they received reports of more More than 10,000 alleged crimes.
‘Brutal interrogations’
women and children to make up 90% of The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said.
United State on Thursday accused Russia of Take scores by force of in thousands of Ukrainians to “Liquidation Camps” in Russia or Russian-controlled territories where they are subjected to “brutal interrogations”.
“This business amount Michael Carpenter, the US ambassador to the organization for “war crimes”, said: for Security and cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
“We shouldn’t allow This evil to stand up.”
Kyiv’s statements have supported the claim that 1.2 million people They were taken to Russia or Russian-controlled areas.
Fight in Ukraine centered in South and East since Russia abandoned Attempts to seize the capital.
The Ukrainian presidency said that the bombing continued throughout Luhansk of Donbass region Its forces are vehemently opposed to Russian forces and Kremlin-backed separatists.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian forces have destroyed 570 health care centers.
“what for? Nonsense. He said.
in the northeast region of Chernigiev, three people At dawn on Thursday, 12 others were killed and wounded in strike on School in Novgorod Seversky, said the emergency services.
In the southern port city of Mariupol, troops at the Azovstal steel mills were holding out against Russian bombing for weeks, refusing demands to surrender.
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Irina Verychuk said “difficult talks” were underway on evacuation of 38 seriously injured soldiers.
The Russian military said it bombed Donetsk and Kharkiv on Thursday, killing more from 170 people and destroy Ukrainian drones and missiles.
First war crimes trial
A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing on Friday in The first Trial of war crimes arising from Russia on February 24 invasionAfter the indictment of a captured Russian soldier, with The murder of A 62year old civilian.
the case of Huge symbolic significance for Ukraine. The Kyiv government Russia has accused of Atrocities and brutality against civilians during invasion He has set more from 10000 possible war crimes.
Russia has denied targeting civilians or being involved in them in War crimes and defendants Kyiv of Organize them to distort reputation of its forces. The Kremlin told reporters on Friday he did not have information About the war crimes trial.
The defendant told the court that he was born Vadim Shishimarin in Russian Irkutsk region He confirmed that he was a Russian soldier in Short introductory hearing. The court will take place on May 18, the judge said.
The Kyiv District Courts website He said that Shishimarin is accused of “Violations of Laws and Customs of war.”
His lawyer, Viktor Ovsyanikov, said he would later tell the court whether he denies the charge.
Shishimarin, with a shaven head and looking frightened, wore a casual blue and gray hoodie and was taken by the police into the courtroom to a glass booth. for defendants.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General general’s office He said the defendant was 21-yearOld tank commander in Kantemirovskaya tank division from Moscow region. The prosecutor general post a picture of in front of him of session.
If convicted face up to life imprisonment over The killing in Northeastern Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka, East of The capital is Kyiv on Feb 28.
Many more Expected cases
In the courtroom, Judge Shishimarin questioned who fiance in Ukrainian and in Russian. He had a translator with for him. Reuters was unable to reach him or his legal representative for comment Before of session.
Prosecutor Andrei Snyuk told reporters after the hearing: “This is first state of the day. But soon There will be a lot of these cases.”
Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for human rights, he said on Thursday there were many examples of possible War crimes since the Russian invasion And a thousand bodies have been recovered so far in The Kyiv region.
The International Criminal Court said on April 25 it will participate in subscriber team with Ukrainian, Polish, Lithuanian prosecutors Investigation of allegations of war crimes against Russian forces.
Russia calls for action in Ukraine”special A process “to disarm the country, protect it from fascists, and deprive its forces of committing abuses. Kyiv Its Western backers say the fascist claim is a false pretext for An unjustified war of aggression.
Russia facing Mounting accusations of war crimes in Ukraine on Friday, including forcing thousands of people In the interrogation camps, like numbers of Refugees reported to have fled the conflict exceeded 6 million.
Russians invasion she has also led to an earthquake policy The change is by Finland, whose leaders said Thursday that the formerly neutral country should apply to join NATO “without delay” – resulting in rudeness warning of Kremlin revenge.
Throughout the 11-week conflict, Russian forces have accused of committing atrocities – including killing of Unarmed civilians, torture and rape.
CNN and BBC on On Thursday, they released what they said was safe camera Russian screenshots soldiers with Assault rifles shoot Ukrainian civilians in The back.
the two men He appeared unarmed – the footage showed that soldiers Inspect them before they are allowed to do so walk Away on Building of a business on outskirts of the city of Capital Kyiv. man died on The spot, and the other shortly after, according to the outlets. the kill took place on March 16 is being investigated as a war crimeCNN said.
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted 33 to 2 . on Thursday to investigate alleged atrocities committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukrainian prosecutors They say they received reports of more More than 10,000 alleged crimes.
‘Brutal interrogations’
women and children to make up 90% of The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said.
United State on Thursday accused Russia of Take scores by force of in thousands of Ukrainians to “Liquidation Camps” in Russia or Russian-controlled territories where they are subjected to “brutal interrogations”.
“This business amount Michael Carpenter, the US ambassador to the organization for “war crimes”, said: for Security and cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
“We shouldn’t allow This evil to stand up.”
Kyiv’s statements have supported the claim that 1.2 million people They were taken to Russia or Russian-controlled areas.
Fight in Ukraine centered in South and East since Russia abandoned Attempts to seize the capital.
The Ukrainian presidency said that the bombing continued throughout Luhansk of Donbass region Its forces are vehemently opposed to Russian forces and Kremlin-backed separatists.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian forces have destroyed 570 health care centers.
“what for? Nonsense. He said.
in the northeast region of Chernigiev, three people At dawn on Thursday, 12 others were killed and wounded in strike on School in Novgorod Seversky, said the emergency services.
In the southern port city of Mariupol, troops at the Azovstal steel mills were holding out against Russian bombing for weeks, refusing demands to surrender.
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Irina Verychuk said “difficult talks” were underway on evacuation of 38 seriously injured soldiers.
The Russian military said it bombed Donetsk and Kharkiv on Thursday, killing more from 170 people and destroy Ukrainian drones and missiles.
First war crimes trial
A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing on Friday in The first Trial of war crimes arising from Russia on February 24 invasionAfter the indictment of a captured Russian soldier, with The murder of A 62year old civilian.
the case of Huge symbolic significance for Ukraine. The Kyiv government Russia has accused of Atrocities and brutality against civilians during invasion He has set more from 10000 possible war crimes.
Russia has denied targeting civilians or being involved in them in War crimes and defendants Kyiv of Organize them to distort reputation of its forces. The Kremlin told reporters on Friday he did not have information About the war crimes trial.
The defendant told the court that he was born Vadim Shishimarin in Russian Irkutsk region He confirmed that he was a Russian soldier in Short introductory hearing. The court will take place on May 18, the judge said.
The Kyiv District Courts website He said that Shishimarin is accused of “Violations of Laws and Customs of war.”
His lawyer, Viktor Ovsyanikov, said he would later tell the court whether he denies the charge.
Shishimarin, with a shaven head and looking frightened, wore a casual blue and gray hoodie and was taken by the police into the courtroom to a glass booth. for defendants.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General general’s office He said the defendant was 21-yearOld tank commander in Kantemirovskaya tank division from Moscow region. The prosecutor general post a picture of in front of him of session.
If convicted face up to life imprisonment over The killing in Northeastern Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka, East of The capital is Kyiv on Feb 28.
Many more Expected cases
In the courtroom, Judge Shishimarin questioned who fiance in Ukrainian and in Russian. He had a translator with for him. Reuters was unable to reach him or his legal representative for comment Before of session.
Prosecutor Andrei Snyuk told reporters after the hearing: “This is first state of the day. But soon There will be a lot of these cases.”
Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for human rights, he said on Thursday there were many examples of possible War crimes since the Russian invasion And a thousand bodies have been recovered so far in The Kyiv region.
The International Criminal Court said on April 25 it will participate in subscriber team with Ukrainian, Polish, Lithuanian prosecutors Investigation of allegations of war crimes against Russian forces.
Russia calls for action in Ukraine”special A process “to disarm the country, protect it from fascists, and deprive its forces of committing abuses. Kyiv Its Western backers say the fascist claim is a false pretext for An unjustified war of aggression.