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The execution of Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces has sparked international outrage and calls for justice. Reports detail the systematic execution of Ukrainian defenders, violating international humanitarian law. With over 150 documented cases, including the execution of two POWs in Pokrovsk, the world is witnessing grave war crimes. Ukrainian officials urge the international community to take immediate action to prevent further atrocities. The International Criminal Court is expected to play a pivotal role in prosecuting those responsible for these heinous acts. The global community stands in solidarity with Ukraine, demanding accountability and justice for the victims.

What specific actions constitute a war crime under international law?

Under international law, war crimes include serious violations of the Geneva Conventions, such as willful killing of prisoners of war, torture, and inhumane treatment. The execution of captured combatants and civilians without a fair trial is also classified as a war crime.

How is Ukraine documenting and reporting executions of POWs by Russia?

Ukraine is documenting executions through investigations by the Prosecutor General's Office, the Defense Intelligence, and international bodies like the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission. Evidence includes testimonies, drone footage, and intercepted communications.

What role does the International Criminal Court play in prosecuting war crimes?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It provides a platform for holding perpetrators accountable and delivering justice to victims.

How does the international community respond to the execution of Ukrainian POWs?

The international community, including organizations like the United Nations and Amnesty International, condemns these acts and calls for urgent measures to stop them. Countries are urged to apply political pressure and support legal actions to ensure accountability.

What legal mechanisms are available for Ukraine to pursue justice for executed POWs?

Ukraine can pursue justice through its national courts, engage the International Criminal Court, and seek support from international legal bodies. Collaborative efforts with allies increase the pressure to hold the perpetrators accountable.

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Lubinets Lubinets: Russians have executed 268 Ukrainian prisoners of war so far As of the beginning of July, 268 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed by Russia. 774 9 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners War crimes of Russia

Russian forces executed a Ukrainian prisoner of war by tying him to a motorcycle Ruscists executed Ukrainian POW: AFU soldier tied to motorcycle. VIDEO Russian occupiers allegedly executed a Ukrainian prisoner of war by tying him to a motorcycle and dragging him along the road. 14 519 54 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

Occupier Tuzhilov shot a Ukrainian prisoner of war Captured occupier Tuzhilov, who shot Ukrainian soldier, is served suspicion notice - SSU Russian soldier Sergey Tuzhilov, who took part in the executions of captured Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkiv region in 2024, was served with a notice of suspicion. 5 761 17 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Russian soldiers shot two Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and were captured Russian soldier executed two Ukrainian POWs, after which he was captured by Ukrainian forces – SSU A Russian occupier currently held captive by Ukraine’s Defense Forces has been identified as having committed a war crime. 11 272 44 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Execution of prisoners of war in the Donetsk region DIU recorded over 150 cases of executions of captured Ukrainian soldiers The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has recorded more than 150 cases of executions of Ukrainian defenders who were captured by the Russians. 1 156 8 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

Occupiers execute two POWs in Pokrovsk direction Ruscists execute two Ukrainian POWs in Pokrovsk direction – Prosecutor General’s Office Russian invaders have committed yet another war crime, executing two Ukrainian prisoners of war. 3 955 10 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs

occupiers, invaders Russian occupiers ordered to kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers – CNN. AUDIO Russian occupiers are receiving orders to kill Ukrainian servicemembers taken prisoner, according to intercepted communications. 10 671 28 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

Occupiers decapitated a Ukrainian soldier. Their identities have been established Two Russian commanders charged in absentia for ordering decapitation of AFU soldier. VIDEO+PHOTOS Two commanders of Russian army units who ordered the decapitation of a Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman in the Volnovakha district have been formally charged in absentia. 5 445 8 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

An execution filmed by drones Russians deliberately shoot prisoners, knowing drones are recording everything - New York Times Ukrainian soldiers are recording the executions of their comrades almost live with drones filming the events from the battlefield. According to them, the drone footage leaves no doubt that the executions are systematic. 7 731 25 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

Executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war: Amnesty International report At least 109 Ukrainian prisoners of war executed by Russian troops in 2024 - Amnesty International Ukraine According to an Amnesty International report, in 2024, the Russian occupation forces executed at least 109 Ukrainian prisoners of war. 1 001 3 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

Russian soldier confesses to shooting Ukrainian prisoner of war in Kursk region of Russia Ruscist confesses to execution of wounded Ukrainian soldier in Russia’s Kursk region: "I admit my guilt, I am ready to be punished". VIDEO A Russian serviceman of the 810th Marine Brigade confesses to shooting a Ukrainian prisoner of war who was seriously wounded in the leg. 10 585 28 Previously in trend: execution of a wounded AFU soldier

Sybiha is dissatisfied with the passivity of ambassadors to Arab and African countries Ukraine calls on world community to take urgent measures due to mass executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war - Sybiha Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on the international community to take immediate action due to the confirmed increase in the number of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops. 1 395 6

war crimes of the russian army 79 cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners have been recorded by UN since August Since August 2024, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine has recorded 79 cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war in 24 separate incidents. 1 150 8

Australian volunteer Jenkins may be alive Russia tells Australia that volunteer Jenkins, allegedly executed by Russians, may be alive The Australian government has received information from Russia that Australian volunteer Oscar Jenkins, who fought on the side of Ukraine and was allegedly executed by the Russians, may be alive and in Russian captivity. 2 377 5

DPRK soldier in Kursk DPRK executed Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered - Wall Street Journal DPRK soldiers fighting on the side of the Russian Federation in Kursk region executed Ukrainian soldiers who were forced to surrender. 14 702 29

Ruscists shoot 3 prisoners of war near Neskuchne Ruscists shoot three captured Ukrainian soldiers near Neskuchne - DeepState. PHOTO Russian invaders near Neskuchne in Donetsk region committed another war crime by shooting three Ukrainian prisoners of war. 14 831 37 Previously in trend: War

Russia executed 177 Ukrainian prisoners of war in three years Russia executed 177 Ukrainian prisoners of war during three years of war - Lubinets Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 177 cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war have been documented. 632 4 Previously in trend: War

Дмитро Лубінець Lubinets appeals to UN and ICRC over shooting of Ukrainian POWs near Selydove by Russians The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets appealed to international organizations because of the shooting of two Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russians near the town of Selydove in the Donetsk region. 1 892 9

страта, воєнний злочин Prosecutor’s Office: Russians shot wounded Ukrainian POW in Bakhmut direction In the Bakhmut direction near New York, Donetsk region, Russian occupiers allegedly shot a wounded AFU serviceman. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into another war crime committed by the Russian Federation. 5 083 9

Лубінець: Росіяни стратили понад 100 українських військовополонених Russians killed more than 100 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered - Lubinets It is currently known about more than a hundred Ukrainian soldiers who were executed by Russians when they fell prisoner. 1 635 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ОГП Prosecutor General’s Office: 102 cases of executions of Ukrainian POWs by Russians are known so far Currently, law enforcement officers have information about the execution of 102 Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian military on the battlefield. 1 099 5

Агрегатний завод у Вовчанську Russians executed 4 Ukrainian soldiers at aggregate plant in Vovchansk in summer of 2024, - Prosecutor’s Office On the orders of their command, the Russian invaders executed four Ukrainian servicemen on the territory of an aggregate plant in the city of Vovchansk. It happened in the summer of 2024. 4 381 6

Страта росіянами українських військовополонених Prosecutor General’s Office has information on execution of 93 Ukrainian prisoners on battlefield by Russians, 80% of cases were recorded this year Law enforcement officers have information about the execution of 93 Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian military on the battlefield. 1 473 5

окупанти стратили полоненого Prosecutor General’s Office on execution of warrior with sword: crime scene has been identified, we are trying to establish time and identity of deceased In the case of the alleged execution of a Ukrainian serviceman by representatives of the enemy army, priority investigative actions are currently underway. The crime scene depicted in the photographs has been preliminarily identified in Novohrodivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region. 8 951 9

У Новогродівці на Донеччині росіяни катували та зарізали українського військовополоненого Ruscists executed unarmed captive Ukrainian soldier with sword in Novohrodivka, Donetsk region. PHOTO 18+ In Novohrodivka, Donetsk region, Russian soldiers executed an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war with his hands tied with duct tape. 48 430 162 Previously in trend: War

DeepState Lubinets appealed to the UN and the ICRC after the video with the severed head of a Ukrainian soldier A video showing the severed head of an allegedly Ukrainian soldier was posted online, and the Ukrainian ombudsman appealed to the ICRC and the UN. 19 621 82

DeepState Ruscists behead Ukrainian soldier in Belgorod region - DeepState The Russian military and war criminals recorded a video with the severed head of a Ukrainian soldier at the Kolotilovka checkpoint in the Belgorod region of Russia. 40 540 42

похорон,втрати,цвинтар,горе Since December, Russians have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers during attempt to surrender - HRW Since December 2023, Russian troops have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers who tried to surrender. The occupiers could also execute six more fighters who surrendered or had already surrendered. 1 875 9 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,росія,росіяни Over winter, UN mission recorded execution of 32 Ukrainian prisoners of war by occupiers According to a report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, Russia continues to torture and execute Ukrainian prisoners of war. 6 179 20 Previously in trend: War

єс,євросоюз,євроінтеграція EU engages Ukraine in developing a strategy for European defence industry Ukraine’s involvement in the development of an industrial strategy in Europe will not only help to meet Ukraine’s defence needs, but will also contribute to the coherence and joint planning of our military and defence industries. 385 1 World

війна Group of Russian invaders who shot two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers near Avdiivka was liquidated - Defense Forces Ukraine’s Armed Forces confirm that a group of Russian soldiers who shot 2 Ukrainian soldiers surrendering in the Avdiivka sector have been eliminated. 12 464 20 Previously in trend: War

лубінець Lubinets about shooting by occupiers of Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered as prisoners: This is war crime. Russian Federation must be punished Execution of soldiers who surrender is a war crime. 6 913 41 Previously in trend: War

суд,мкс,гаага,кримінальний,міжнародний Ministry of Justice: Those involved in executions of Ukrainian military may be brought to Ukrainian court and ICC: it is already a practice, not just a single horrific case Deputy Minister of Justice Valeriia Kolomiets noted that those involved in execution of Ukrainian soldiers may face Ukrainian justice, and such cases may also be considered by International Criminal Court. 2 234 19 Previously in trend: War

гутерріш UN Secretary General Guterres "horrified" by video of execution of Ukrainian soldier and demands to punish those responsible UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was horrified by a video showing Russians executing a Ukrainian defender. 7 202 51 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

карпентер United States in OSCE: Execution of Ukrainian prisoner is a war crime US will step up efforts to bring Russian war criminals to justice. 2 451 11 Previously in trend: War

страта Sternenko published photo of civilians executed by occupiers in Luhansk region. Haidai says that information is being verified. VIDEO&PHOTOS Public activist Serhii Sternenko announced the public execution of civilians in the Luhansk region. 35 019 73 Previously in trend: War

аслін,піннер,саадун We will execute foreigners by firing squad - terrorist Pushylin The execution of captured foreigners in the part of the Donetsk region controlled by the Russian occupiers is promised to be carried out by firing squad. 12 486 56 Previously in trend: War

маріуполь Occupiers shoot Ukrainian officials in Mariupol, keep dozens of volunteers in prison, - mayor Boychenko Racists in occupied Mariupol are shooting Ukrainian volunteers and officials for refusing to cooperate with local authorities and collaborators. 11 030 30 Previously in trend: War

PGO sends message to ICC on Russian extrajudicial killings of nine UAF soldiers during Ilovaisk, Debaltseve battles PGO sends message to ICC on Russian extrajudicial killings of nine UAF soldiers during Ilovaisk, Debaltseve battles An information message to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was prepared and sent on the basis of Article 15 of the Rome Statute by the lawyers of the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union together with prosecutors of the Department of Oversight in Criminal Proceedings of Crimes Committed in the Conditions of Armed Conflict. 16 563 95 Ukrainian Politics

игил ISIS announces execution of Russian colonel in Syria. PHOTO The Islamic State terrorist organization has published a video with the execution of a "Russian colonel" who had been captured in Syria. 178 880 174 Previously in trend: War in Syria

автомат Russian military perform public executions: three local militants shot down, - medium Russian commanders in the Donbas occupied territory have started to deliver death sentences and publicly execute militants from among locals. 126 773 293 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

amnesty international Terrorists executed at least eight Ukrainian servicemen - Amnesty International International human rights organization Amnesty International recorded three facts of executions of at least eight Ukrainian servicemen by the fighters in Donbas. 102 964 335 Ukrainian Politics

Grave of Two Priests Tortured to Death by Terrorists Found in Sloviansk The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine found the grave of two priests from Sloviansk tortured by the militants. 93 661 262 Incidents