More than 4,500 alleged war crimes by Ukrainians are now being investigated prosecutors After horrific reports of atrocities committed in Ukrainian town of Bocha came to the spotlight, and fired international Convictions and wave of accusations against Russian forces.
as of Tuesday, there were 4,468 possible war crimes under investigation, according to figures released by the attorney general officethis number rising By the hundreds every day. The agency estimates that 167 children also died as a result of Russians military Procedures in Ukraine.
During the press conference of Bucha on Tuesday, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine general Irina Venediktova described the surrounding cities that were recently liberated Kyiv as ‘tortured’ region From Hell” and vowed to “punish inhumans.” who set He. She up on our land.”
Russia will be responsible for Bucha in She said, “The Hague.” in a permit on Tuesday. “Prosecutors and investigators already check up area (Kyiv region) and documenting crimes, so that each perpetrator is of These atrocities are brought to justice Both in national And the international She said.
Pre-trial investigations began across the country, including in The Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Prosecutor General of Ukraine office confirmed.
We collect evidence for The national Courts and the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Directory is no longer just War crimes, but crimes against humanity. and we will prove All fact to punish those who tortured, ridiculed and destroyed Venediktova said.
calls for Investigations and trials of war crimes intensified after horrific images surfaced of corpses on roads and in Mass graves in Buka, near Kyiv, after the withdrawal of Russian forces from the stricken town. The Kremlin denied responsibility and suggested that the photos were false or that the deaths occurred after the withdrawal of Russian forces out of The area.
number of countries The investigation demanded, including Turkey and China, who Pictures are called of Civilian deaths in Ukrainian town of Butcha is ‘too annoying’.
China supports all initiatives and measures that “help alleviate the humanitarian crisis.” in Country, ‘willing to go on work together or together with The international community “To prevent any harm to civilians,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters at a daily briefing.
“The truth and the cause of “The incident should be verified,” Zhao said. “All Parties should exercise restraint and avoid Baseless accusations before the conclusion of Investigation drawn,” he is added.
Zhao’s remarks echo that of Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun who called earlier for Investigation , also Description of reports and photos of Civilian deaths in Butcha called it “too troublesome”.
‘Relevant and specific circumstances causes of the incident should It must be verified and established. in Security Council statements on Tuesday adding that “before full Image clearAll sides should exercise restraint and avoid Unfounded accusations.”
horrific pictures of corpses scattered in Ukrainian streets clearly indicate war crimes, but they prove it legally and guarantee accountability Difficult, according to the top international justice expert. Philip Grant, who He chairs the international NGO TRIAL organization (NGO) that operates ensure accountability for international Crimes, he said, while powerfulSuch photos alone can not legally prove war crimes occurred and who He is responsible.
“Pictures in They seldom consider themselves conclusive evidence.” in Interview. “They can reveal important items, but they won’t reveal full story,” He said.
Grant said it was important to be “careful” when translating eventspointing to past Examples of Manipulation and misinterpretation. there was, for For example, dramatic misreporting of a massacre during the 1989 Timisoara uprising in Romania, and Soviet Efforts During the Nuremberg Trials to Determine the 1940 Katyn Massacre of Polish officers on Nazi Germany.
Grant said the investigators at the same time should “Playing sports sound Rule” with what they can see. in the case of Bucha photos, “Looks beautiful clear- Stop committing war crimes.”
But pictures alone don’t make it possible Assigning that responsibility to a specific person or to a specific person group. “
He said that even if it was decided that “it was the Russians who did it, it is not.” accountability. we need to know who I ordered it.”
Is it (Russian President) Vladimir Putin? Is he the leader? on Earth? Is it a rogue unit? terms of criminal “It’s too early to say that,” he said who should End up in Tennis Court for these crimes.”
This process can be long and complicatedI acknowledge.
As the International Criminal Court, the United Nations Human Rights Council and a growing number of countries begin By sending war crimes investigators to Ukraine, they will have work Cuts out for Grant said.
at the same time, in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a speech to Irish MPs, accused Russia on Wednesday of using hunger as a weapon of War by deliberate targeting of Ukraine’s basic food supplies. Zelensky said Russian forces are “destroying things that sustain livelihoods” including food storage warehouses, closing ports so Ukraine can’t export food and “laying mines in the fields.”
“for them , hunger He is also weapon, weapon against us Normal people’, accusing Russia of ‘Deliberately causing a food crisis’ in Ukraine, specialty global Producer of Basic nutrients including wheat and sunflower oil.
He said it would be international repercussions, because “there will be a shortage of Food and prices will go upand that is reality for The millions of people who hungry and will be more Difficult for to feed their families.”
Zelensky spoke via video link to a subscriber session of ireland home of parliamentThe latest in Series of international The titles he used to muster support for Ukraine.
British defense Officials say 160,000 people remain Trapped in trapped city of Mariupol, where Russian air strikes and heavy fighting continue.
Ministry of defense said in Intelligence update Wed that these in The city Does not have light communication medicine heat Or water.” The Russian forces accused of Deliberately prevent humanity access”You’re likely to pressure the defenders into giving up.”
Repeated attempts by the ICRC of The Red Cross to transport a humanitarian convoy to the southern port city Owns failed. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshuk said that Russian forces had stopped buses escorting Red Cross workers from traveling to Mariupol, which was before the war. population of About 400,000. She said Russian forces allowed 1,496 civilians to leave the sea of Azov port on Tuesday.
Ukraine’s demands tougher Penalties
Ukrainian President also convict frequency in Europe over Blocking Russian energy imports, arguing that some leaders were more worry for business losses from war crimes.
He told the Irish that a new “rhetoric” had emerged about the sanctions parliament”But I can’t stand any hesitation after all we’ve been through in Ukraine and all that the Russian forces did.
“We are still need To convince Europe that Russian oil cannot feed Russia military machine with new sources of Finance, “Zelenskyy addedcalling also for The total exclusion of Russian banks of Western finance. “The only thing we are lacking is a principled approach of Some leaders – political leaders, business leaders – who I still think that war and war crimes are not as horrific as financial He said, speaking through an interpreter.
The European Union is preparing to implement a fifth law round of Penalties cutting off Russian coal imports, while NATO and G7 foreign ministers meet in Brussels for in addition to steps on coordinated action. Some European Union countries countriesespecially Germany, was reluctant to do so hit All Russian energy exports because of damage to their economies.
The European Union should impose sanctions on oil and gas on European Council President Charles Michel told members that Russia “sooner or later” of European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Zelensky described in detail the continuing Russian attacks on civil infrastructure in Including Ukraine in The destructive city of Mariupol, where he said even the melted snow is no longer available for people to use as drinking water.
Elsewhere, during the night Russian forces bombed a fuel depot and a factory in Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine regionand number of injuries remains Unclear regionGovernor Valentin Reznichenko said on Wednesday on Telegram messaging app.
“The night was worrying and difficult enemy attacked us area From air And the hit oil depot and one of the plants. oil depot with fuel was destroyed. Rescuers are still putting out Factory fires. There is a strong fire, wrote Reznichenko.
In eastern Luhansk regionTuesday bombing of Rubigny city killing one Five were wounded, Governor Sarhi Heidi said on Wednesday on cable.
Russians military Continue to focus its efforts on plan for a offensive in Eastern Ukraine, according to Wednesday morning update by the Ukrainian General Staff, with The goal is to establish complete monitoring over Region of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
slash of Both areas were under control of The rebels have been backed by Russia since 2014 and their independent state has been recognized by Moscow.
the authorities in Luhansk urged civilians on Wednesday on eviction “as long as it’s safe,” warning that can be interrupted by Russian bombing off escape roads. Vereshchuk . said in online Commenting that Ukraine aims to open 11 humanitarian corridors on Wednesday to evacuate civilians.
We will take everyone out If the Russians allow us To get to meeting places (for evacuation). Because, as you can see, they do not always adhere to the ceasefire ” on Telegram messaging app. I appeal to every inhabitant of Luhansk region – Evacuate while it’s safe… while there are buses and trains – take this opportunity. “
Heidi said the railway links in Donetsk region of Donbass have been hit this week and took many of hours Repair.
“This is another warning bell,” He said.
Haidai said separately in A video message that Russian forces have not succeeded in penetrating the Ukrainian defenses in for him region But they were destroying “everything in They are path and will “stop at nothing”.
More than 4,500 alleged war crimes by Ukrainians are now being investigated prosecutors After horrific reports of atrocities committed in Ukrainian town of Bocha came to the spotlight, and fired international Convictions and wave of accusations against Russian forces.
as of Tuesday, there were 4,468 possible war crimes under investigation, according to figures released by the attorney general officethis number rising By the hundreds every day. The agency estimates that 167 children also died as a result of Russians military Procedures in Ukraine.
During the press conference of Bucha on Tuesday, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine general Irina Venediktova described the surrounding cities that were recently liberated Kyiv as ‘tortured’ region From Hell” and vowed to “punish inhumans.” who set He. She up on our land.”
Russia will be responsible for Bucha in She said, “The Hague.” in a permit on Tuesday. “Prosecutors and investigators already check up area (Kyiv region) and documenting crimes, so that each perpetrator is of These atrocities are brought to justice Both in national And the international She said.
Pre-trial investigations began across the country, including in The Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Prosecutor General of Ukraine office confirmed.
We collect evidence for The national Courts and the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Directory is no longer just War crimes, but crimes against humanity. and we will prove All fact to punish those who tortured, ridiculed and destroyed Venediktova said.
calls for Investigations and trials of war crimes intensified after horrific images surfaced of corpses on roads and in Mass graves in Buka, near Kyiv, after the withdrawal of Russian forces from the stricken town. The Kremlin denied responsibility and suggested that the photos were false or that the deaths occurred after the withdrawal of Russian forces out of The area.
number of countries The investigation demanded, including Turkey and China, who Pictures are called of Civilian deaths in Ukrainian town of Butcha is ‘too annoying’.
China supports all initiatives and measures that “help alleviate the humanitarian crisis.” in Country, ‘willing to go on work together or together with The international community “To prevent any harm to civilians,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters at a daily briefing.
“The truth and the cause of “The incident should be verified,” Zhao said. “All Parties should exercise restraint and avoid Baseless accusations before the conclusion of Investigation drawn,” he is added.
Zhao’s remarks echo that of Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun who called earlier for Investigation , also Description of reports and photos of Civilian deaths in Butcha called it “too troublesome”.
‘Relevant and specific circumstances causes of the incident should It must be verified and established. in Security Council statements on Tuesday adding that “before full Image clearAll sides should exercise restraint and avoid Unfounded accusations.”
horrific pictures of corpses scattered in Ukrainian streets clearly indicate war crimes, but they prove it legally and guarantee accountability Difficult, according to the top international justice expert. Philip Grant, who He chairs the international NGO TRIAL organization (NGO) that operates ensure accountability for international Crimes, he said, while powerfulSuch photos alone can not legally prove war crimes occurred and who He is responsible.
“Pictures in They seldom consider themselves conclusive evidence.” in Interview. “They can reveal important items, but they won’t reveal full story,” He said.
Grant said it was important to be “careful” when translating eventspointing to past Examples of Manipulation and misinterpretation. there was, for For example, dramatic misreporting of a massacre during the 1989 Timisoara uprising in Romania, and Soviet Efforts During the Nuremberg Trials to Determine the 1940 Katyn Massacre of Polish officers on Nazi Germany.
Grant said the investigators at the same time should “Playing sports sound Rule” with what they can see. in the case of Bucha photos, “Looks beautiful clear- Stop committing war crimes.”
But pictures alone don’t make it possible Assigning that responsibility to a specific person or to a specific person group. “
He said that even if it was decided that “it was the Russians who did it, it is not.” accountability. we need to know who I ordered it.”
Is it (Russian President) Vladimir Putin? Is he the leader? on Earth? Is it a rogue unit? terms of criminal “It’s too early to say that,” he said who should End up in Tennis Court for these crimes.”
This process can be long and complicatedI acknowledge.
As the International Criminal Court, the United Nations Human Rights Council and a growing number of countries begin By sending war crimes investigators to Ukraine, they will have work Cuts out for Grant said.
at the same time, in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a speech to Irish MPs, accused Russia on Wednesday of using hunger as a weapon of War by deliberate targeting of Ukraine’s basic food supplies. Zelensky said Russian forces are “destroying things that sustain livelihoods” including food storage warehouses, closing ports so Ukraine can’t export food and “laying mines in the fields.”
“for them , hunger He is also weapon, weapon against us Normal people’, accusing Russia of ‘Deliberately causing a food crisis’ in Ukraine, specialty global Producer of Basic nutrients including wheat and sunflower oil.
He said it would be international repercussions, because “there will be a shortage of Food and prices will go upand that is reality for The millions of people who hungry and will be more Difficult for to feed their families.”
Zelensky spoke via video link to a subscriber session of ireland home of parliamentThe latest in Series of international The titles he used to muster support for Ukraine.
British defense Officials say 160,000 people remain Trapped in trapped city of Mariupol, where Russian air strikes and heavy fighting continue.
Ministry of defense said in Intelligence update Wed that these in The city Does not have light communication medicine heat Or water.” The Russian forces accused of Deliberately prevent humanity access”You’re likely to pressure the defenders into giving up.”
Repeated attempts by the ICRC of The Red Cross to transport a humanitarian convoy to the southern port city Owns failed. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshuk said that Russian forces had stopped buses escorting Red Cross workers from traveling to Mariupol, which was before the war. population of About 400,000. She said Russian forces allowed 1,496 civilians to leave the sea of Azov port on Tuesday.
Ukraine’s demands tougher Penalties
Ukrainian President also convict frequency in Europe over Blocking Russian energy imports, arguing that some leaders were more worry for business losses from war crimes.
He told the Irish that a new “rhetoric” had emerged about the sanctions parliament”But I can’t stand any hesitation after all we’ve been through in Ukraine and all that the Russian forces did.
“We are still need To convince Europe that Russian oil cannot feed Russia military machine with new sources of Finance, “Zelenskyy addedcalling also for The total exclusion of Russian banks of Western finance. “The only thing we are lacking is a principled approach of Some leaders – political leaders, business leaders – who I still think that war and war crimes are not as horrific as financial He said, speaking through an interpreter.
The European Union is preparing to implement a fifth law round of Penalties cutting off Russian coal imports, while NATO and G7 foreign ministers meet in Brussels for in addition to steps on coordinated action. Some European Union countries countriesespecially Germany, was reluctant to do so hit All Russian energy exports because of damage to their economies.
The European Union should impose sanctions on oil and gas on European Council President Charles Michel told members that Russia “sooner or later” of European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Zelensky described in detail the continuing Russian attacks on civil infrastructure in Including Ukraine in The destructive city of Mariupol, where he said even the melted snow is no longer available for people to use as drinking water.
Elsewhere, during the night Russian forces bombed a fuel depot and a factory in Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine regionand number of injuries remains Unclear regionGovernor Valentin Reznichenko said on Wednesday on Telegram messaging app.
“The night was worrying and difficult enemy attacked us area From air And the hit oil depot and one of the plants. oil depot with fuel was destroyed. Rescuers are still putting out Factory fires. There is a strong fire, wrote Reznichenko.
In eastern Luhansk regionTuesday bombing of Rubigny city killing one Five were wounded, Governor Sarhi Heidi said on Wednesday on cable.
Russians military Continue to focus its efforts on plan for a offensive in Eastern Ukraine, according to Wednesday morning update by the Ukrainian General Staff, with The goal is to establish complete monitoring over Region of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
slash of Both areas were under control of The rebels have been backed by Russia since 2014 and their independent state has been recognized by Moscow.
the authorities in Luhansk urged civilians on Wednesday on eviction “as long as it’s safe,” warning that can be interrupted by Russian bombing off escape roads. Vereshchuk . said in online Commenting that Ukraine aims to open 11 humanitarian corridors on Wednesday to evacuate civilians.
We will take everyone out If the Russians allow us To get to meeting places (for evacuation). Because, as you can see, they do not always adhere to the ceasefire ” on Telegram messaging app. I appeal to every inhabitant of Luhansk region – Evacuate while it’s safe… while there are buses and trains – take this opportunity. “
Heidi said the railway links in Donetsk region of Donbass have been hit this week and took many of hours Repair.
“This is another warning bell,” He said.
Haidai said separately in A video message that Russian forces have not succeeded in penetrating the Ukrainian defenses in for him region But they were destroying “everything in They are path and will “stop at nothing”.