Russian executions of Ukrainian POWs part of systematic policy, FT investigation reveals
FT identified a suspected Russian soldier from the 30th Brigade, and documented over 30 cases across the frontline since February 2022.
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Russian military execute five Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The investigators say the Russians committed this war crime near Novdarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast days ago - on 24 November.
Russians execute unarmed, wounded Ukrainian POW on camera as international bodies struggle to respond
Ukrainian authorities have documented over hundred cases of soldiers killed while attempting to surrender, with the latest footage showing Russian forces shooting an unidentified man at point-blank range.
“Real nature of Kremlin regime:” EU condemns Russian glorification of increasing Ukrainian POW executions
Recent incidents of large-scale killings of unarmed Ukrainian soldiers expose what the EU describes as "the real nature of the regime in the Kremlin."
ISW: Russian milbloggers glorify execution of Ukrainian POWs, frame them as acceptable warfare
Popular Russian military bloggers, some with millions of followers including soldiers, are actively promoting the execution of Ukrainian POWs. This rhetoric, amplified by Kremlin-affiliated channels, risks normalizing war crimes among Russian forces.
Surge in executions of Ukrainian POWs potentially link to changed Russian policy
Ukrainian prosecutor suggested that the recent surge in prisoner of war (POW) killings by the Russians is difficult to view as isolated events, given their frequent occurrence across various Russian units and regions.
