Another abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war: Ombudsperson appeals to the UN
3 June 2024 11:09
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN over a video of Ukrainian prisoners of war allegedly being abused by Russian troops in the Kharkiv sector, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
A video showing Russian soldiers mocking Ukrainian prisoners of war is being circulated online. According to preliminary information, this happened in the Kharkiv sector, where Russians are currently trying to conduct offensive operations.
“The video shows beatings, humiliation, threats, and a mock execution. Unfortunately, such treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war is not an exception to the rule, but a common tactic for the occupiers,”
– lubinets wrote.
He stressed that such actions are a violation of the Geneva Conventions, according to which prisoners of war have the right to humane treatment.
“This case should be recorded as another proof of the violation of international humanitarian law by the Russian Federation! I have sent official letters to the ICRC and the UN to document the fact of abuse. This will be another addition to the evidence base for the upcoming tribunal for the perpetrators. Russia does not adhere to any rules of warfare and has absolutely no qualms about demonstrating its cruel and inhuman actions!”
– lubinets said.
He added that the world must respond to bring Russia to justice, otherwise “the law of force will overcome the law of law.”
It should be noted that between 1 December 2023 and 29 February 2024, the Russian occupiers executed 32 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
