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Recent reports have detailed horrific war crimes committed by Russian troops during their occupation of various Ukrainian territories. Authorities have identified individuals responsible for heinous acts, such as torture and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with evidence submitted to international courts. The scale of devastation in cities like Kupiansk, Kyiv, and Bucha highlights the indiscriminate nature of these attacks. The UN and EU continue to investigate and impose sanctions against involved individuals. The global outcry underscores the need for accountability and justice in addressing these violations of international humanitarian law.

What actions qualify as war crimes under international law?

War crimes under international law include serious violations of the laws of war that lead to individual criminal responsibility, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other gross human rights abuses. These may involve intentional targeting of civilians, mistreatment of prisoners of war, and unnecessary destruction of civilian property.

How is the international community responding to Russian war crimes in Ukraine?

The international community, including the European Union and the United Nations, is actively documenting and sanctioning individuals responsible for war crimes in Ukraine. Legal mechanisms, such as the International Criminal Court, are being utilized to ensure accountability and justice for victims.

What is the significance of the Special Tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine?

The Special Tribunal aims to prosecute and hold accountable individuals for crimes of aggression committed in Ukraine. By officially joining the tribunal, the European Union and other nations aim to strengthen efforts to bring perpetrators to justice and deter future violations of international law.

Why is the investigation of war crimes in Ukraine important for international justice?

Investigating war crimes in Ukraine is crucial for upholding the rule of law, ensuring accountability for perpetrators, and delivering justice to victims. It also serves as a deterrent against future violations and reinforces global commitment to protecting human rights and international norms.

What challenges do investigators face in documenting Russian war crimes in Ukraine?

Investigators face various challenges, including restricted access to conflict zones, the complexity of gathering reliable evidence in a war-torn environment, potential geopolitical pressures, and ensuring the safety of witnesses and victims providing testimony.

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Prisoners were tortured, raped and left to freeze to death: two Russian sadists from Colony No. 7 in Vladimir region of Russian Federation have been identified. VIDEO Prisoners were tortured, raped and left to freeze to death: two Russian sadists from Colony No. 7 in Vladimir region of Russian Federation have been identified. VIDEO The Office of the Prosecutor General has announced that charges have been brought against two Russian executioners who turned the detention of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages at Penal Colony No. 7 (in the village of Pakino, Vladimir region, Russian Federation) into a systematic... 2 937 7 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

Widespread destruction in Kupiansk: Russian shelling has devastated Ukrainian city. VIDEO Widespread destruction in Kupiansk: Russian shelling has devastated Ukrainian city. VIDEO Panoramic footage taken by a drone has been published online, showing the current state and extent of destruction in the frontline city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. The video footage of the aftermath of regular artillery and air strikes by Russian forces was captured by aerial... 4 034 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Largest-scale attack on Kyiv: Klitschko reported damage across all districts and the destruction of residential building in Darnytskyi district. VIDEO Largest-scale attack on Kyiv: Klitschko reported damage across all districts and the destruction of residential building in Darnytskyi district. VIDEO Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has released a video from the scene where the aftermath of a massive combined attack by Russian forces on the capital is being cleared up. The mayor documented the extent of the damage to one of the residential buildings in the Darnytskyi district, which sustained the... 4 913 6 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russian General Gurulov has confessed to killing of civilians in Donbas in 2014: "God will forgive me if necessary...". VIDEO Russian General Gurulov has confessed to killing of civilians in Donbas in 2014: "God will forgive me if necessary...". VIDEO Andrey Gurulev, a State Duma deputy and Russian Army general who frequently appears on Russian federal television channels, has openly admitted that in 2014, Russian soldiers killed civilians in Donbas on his orders. He spoke of military operations in one of the villages, where people were... 11 201 66 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Occupiers in Orikhiv direction disguise themselves as civilians to avoid AFU strikes: "You can move out, you’re in civilian clothes.". AUDIO Occupiers in Orikhiv direction disguise themselves as civilians to avoid AFU strikes: "You can move out, you’re in civilian clothes.". AUDIO Russian occupiers from the 7th Air Assault Division of the Russian Armed Forces are committing a gross violation of international humanitarian law in the Orikhiv direction. Censor.NET reports that this is evidenced by a new intercepted conversation of the invaders released by Ukrainian intelligence. 2 378 7 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Hostilities in the Orikhiv direction

Man who survived strike on Dnipro spoke of death of his 23-year-old wife: "Strike hit only her. There was no chance of survival. Floor collapsed, and I was hanging onto antenna". VIDEO Man who survived strike on Dnipro spoke of death of his 23-year-old wife: "Strike hit only her. There was no chance of survival. Floor collapsed, and I was hanging onto antenna". VIDEO The night-time attack on Dnipro on 23 April left a deep scar on the hearts of the city’s residents. A video has emerged online featuring the account of a resident of one of the high-rise blocks who lost his wife and his home as a result of a direct hit by enemy munitions. This is reported by... 5 607 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Dnipro

Occupiers struck passenger train in Kherson with drone and cynically boasted about footage of attack. VIDEO Occupiers struck passenger train in Kherson with drone and cynically boasted about footage of attack. VIDEO The Russian army has once again confirmed its status as a terrorist group by launching a targeted strike against civilian infrastructure. This time, the invaders targeted a passenger train in Kherson. This was reported by Censor.NET. 7 417 32 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Occupier kicks and finishes off wounded unarmed Ukrainian soldier with two shots. VIDEO 18+ Occupier kicks and finishes off wounded unarmed Ukrainian soldier with two shots. VIDEO 18+ Another shocking confirmation of Russia's disregard for any norms of international law and the Geneva Conventions has appeared online. The video captures the intentional murder of an unarmed, wounded Ukrainian serviceman. This is reported by Censor.NET. 14 510 29 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Tortured and shot civilians in Bucha: Russian military officer notified of suspicion – SBI. VIDEO Tortured and shot civilians in Bucha: Russian military officer notified of suspicion – SBI. VIDEO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), in cooperation with the National Police, has served a notice of suspicion on a Russian serviceman who tortured and killed local residents during the occupation of Bucha. 3 206 9 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre War crimes of Russia

Occupiers are bombing Kostiantynivka with incendiary ammunition and deliberately killing city’s surviving residents. VIDEO Occupiers are bombing Kostiantynivka with incendiary ammunition and deliberately killing city’s surviving residents. VIDEO Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region is turning into a ghost town, which Russian terrorists are deliberately wiping off the face of the earth. According to Censor.NET, fighters from the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign have released footage... 6 237 18 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Ruscists in Hrabovske, Sumy region, kill two civilians trying to leave occupation with drones. VIDEO 18+ Ruscists in Hrabovske, Sumy region, kill two civilians trying to leave occupation with drones. VIDEO 18+ On January 27, Russian invaders deliberately killed two civilians using FPV drones near the temporarily occupied village of Hrabovske in the Sumy region. A man and a woman were trying to evacuate to a safe place on a sled. 5 756 28 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Confession of captured ruscist who executed nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region. VIDEO Confession of captured ruscist who executed nine Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has collected irrefutable evidence and obtained a confession from a serviceman of the Russian Armed Forces who committed a brutal execution of Ukrainian defenders. As Censor.NET reports, the war criminal was identified as Serhii Skobeliev, a fighter of the... 13 207 79 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

DIU intercepted order from ruscist to kill Ukrainian POWs: "We are not taking anyone prisoner. Everyone must be f#ck#d up and killed". AUDIO DIU intercepted order from ruscist to kill Ukrainian POWs: "We are not taking anyone prisoner. Everyone must be f#ck#d up and killed". AUDIO Russian commanders give criminal orders to shoot Ukrainian prisoners of war. 4 396 1 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Russian FPV drones destroyed volunteer vehicle during the evacuation of civilians. VIDEO Russian FPV drones destroyed volunteer vehicle during the evacuation of civilians. VIDEO During the evacuation of civilians from areas of active combat, a Russian FPV drone attacked a volunteer vehicle. The incident was reported by volunteer Denis Kristof, known by the call sign "Golandets," who also released a video of the incident. 2 689 5 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Russians shot two Ukrainian soldiers on outskirts of Zatyshshia in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. VIDEO Russians shot two Ukrainian soldiers on outskirts of Zatyshshia in Zaporizhzhia region, - DeepState. VIDEO On the outskirts of Zatyshshia in the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian troops shot and killed two Ukrainian Defence Forces soldiers. 11 341 30 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Elderly couple died during combined attack by Russian Federation on Kyiv: their son spoke about tragedy. VIDEO Elderly couple died during combined attack by Russian Federation on Kyiv: their son spoke about tragedy. VIDEO A retired couple died as a result of a massive combined attack on Kyiv. Russian troops struck residential areas of the capital, destroying several buildings and causing numerous casualties among the civilian population. 7 073 0 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv

Ruscists killed two civilians and dog walking under white flag in Kharkiv region with drone. VIDEO Ruscists killed two civilians and dog walking under white flag in Kharkiv region with drone. VIDEO Russian invaders committed another war crime by killing civilians in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region. 12 216 50 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Ukraine has handed over Russian soldier to Lithuania for first time to stand trial for war crimes, - Kravchenko. VIDEO Ukraine has handed over Russian soldier to Lithuania for first time to stand trial for war crimes, - Kravchenko. VIDEO For the first time since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has handed over a Russian serviceman to a foreign state, Lithuania, for actual criminal prosecution for war crimes. This is a historic precedent and an important step for the international justice system. 3 727 8 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

Colombian mercenaries of Russian Federation execute Ukrainian civilians: "Eliminate everyone: women and children". AUDIO Colombian mercenaries of Russian Federation execute Ukrainian civilians: "Eliminate everyone: women and children". AUDIO Colombian mercenaries fighting on the side of the Russian Federation are executing civilian Ukrainians. 13 400 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia foreign mercenaries in russian army

Ruscists killed five civilians in Donetsk Oblast: family did not want to provide information about AFU. VIDEO Ruscists killed five civilians in Donetsk Oblast: family did not want to provide information about AFU. VIDEO On 20 October 2025, the Russian occupiers committed another war crime. In the village of Zvanivka, Bakhmut district, Donetsk region, the invaders killed five civilians. 8 474 15 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Russian Ombudsman Lvova-Belova publicly admitted that she had kidnapped and "re-educated" Ukrainian child from Mariupol. VIDEO Russian Ombudsman Lvova-Belova publicly admitted that she had kidnapped and "re-educated" Ukrainian child from Mariupol. VIDEO Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova, who is wanted by a court in The Hague for illegal deportation of children, gave an interview in which she described how she had actually kidnapped and adopted a Ukrainian child from Mariupol after the city had been... 9 227 39 Previously in trend: Abduction of children by Russia

Ruscists opens fire, kills three civilians in occupied Kharkiv region – DIU intercept. AUDIO Ruscists opens fire, kills three civilians in occupied Kharkiv region – DIU intercept. AUDIO A Russian soldier opened fire in the stairwell of an apartment building in the temporarily occupied part of Kharkiv region, fatally wounding three local residents. 3 872 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Russian forces killed civilians and kidnapped child during an assault in Donetsk region - 3rd Army Corps. VIDEO Russian forces killed civilians and kidnapped child during an assault in Donetsk region - 3rd Army Corps. VIDEO Russian occupants in Donetsk region shot civilians and captured a minor girl. 17 652 65 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Russian Molniya UAV strikes civilian car near Kramatorsk. VIDEO Russian Molniya UAV strikes civilian car near Kramatorsk. VIDEO An FPV drone narrowly missed striking a Russian Molniya kamikaze drone and captured evidence of another war crime — a premeditated strike on a civilian car and the deliberate killing of civilians. 3 173 2 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Traitor and Russian army tanker from Luhansk, Kostin, admits to war crimes: "In Popasna, I personally drove down street and shelled houses. Two people in one, three in another". VIDEO Traitor and Russian army tanker from Luhansk, Kostin, admits to war crimes: "In Popasna, I personally drove down street and shelled houses. Two people in one, three in another". VIDEO A traitor from Luhansk who, as part of a Russian army tank crew, took part in the assault on Popasna in Luhansk region has recorded a video confessing to committing war crimes. 8 309 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Russian kamikaze drone hovers over Pokrovsk and attacks woman dressed in white. VIDEO Russian kamikaze drone hovers over Pokrovsk and attacks woman dressed in white. VIDEO A video of a Russian kamikaze drone attacking a civilian woman in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, has been published online. 9 665 13 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Occupiers shot civilian on bicycle in village of Torske in Donetsk region. VIDEO from drone Occupiers shot civilian on bicycle in village of Torske in Donetsk region. VIDEO from drone The occupiers shot a man who was riding a bicycle on the street of the village of Torske in Donetsk region. 8 975 25 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

"We’ll go in with ’that stuff’ and hit at close range": DIU intercepts occupiers’ call about planned chemical attack on AFU. AUDIO "We’ll go in with ’that stuff’ and hit at close range": DIU intercepts occupiers’ call about planned chemical attack on AFU. AUDIO Russian occupation forces continue to use prohibited chemical weapons against Ukrainian defenders on the front lines. 4 330 58 Previously in trend: use of prohibited chemical weapons War crimes of Russia

Occupier stated on RosTV that he deliberately maimed Ukrainian prisoners: "We cut off two fingers on their left and right hands so that they could no longer shoot". VIDEO Occupier stated on RosTV that he deliberately maimed Ukrainian prisoners: "We cut off two fingers on their left and right hands so that they could no longer shoot". VIDEO Dugar Zhamnyanov, an occupier from the 5th Separate Tank Brigade of the Russian Army, confessed to committing war crimes on RosTV. 13 773 55 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Ruscists executed Ukrainian POW: AFU soldier tied to motorcycle. VIDEO 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. 14 909 54 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners

Russia is repeating crimes of Nazis: mass graves, tortured prisoners, destroyed cities - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russia is repeating crimes of Nazis: mass graves, tortured prisoners, destroyed cities - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Eighty years ago, the world defeated Nazism and vowed: "Never again". 3 367 22 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

"Don’t take them prisoner — eliminate them," Russian commander orders execution of wounded Ukrainian soldiers. AUDIO "Don’t take them prisoner — eliminate them," Russian commander orders execution of wounded Ukrainian soldiers. AUDIO In an intercepted radio communication obtained by Ukrainian intelligence, a commander of one of the occupying units issues a direct criminal order to execute wounded Ukrainian servicemen. 8 910 27 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Ukrainian woman tells about sexual violence by Russian military during occupation. VIDEO Ukrainian woman tells about sexual violence by Russian military during occupation. VIDEO Ukrainian Daria Zymenko spoke about the war crimes of the Russian military during the occupation in 2022. 9 913 17 Previously in trend: Atrocities and sexual violence in the occupied territories War crimes of Russia

Russian drone strikes at builders repairing roof in Kherson region. VIDEO Russian drone strikes at builders repairing roof in Kherson region. VIDEO A video of a Russian drone operator attacking civilians in Kherson region has been posted online. 5 151 21 Previously in trend: Drone attacks in Kherson

Red Cross provides condoms to Russian POWs, while they complain about absence of Olivier salad on camp menu and lack of vitamins in medical unit. VIDEO Red Cross provides condoms to Russian POWs, while they complain about absence of Olivier salad on camp menu and lack of vitamins in medical unit. VIDEO Representatives of the international humanitarian movement Red Cross provide condoms to Russian POWs held in Ukrainian camps. 58 337 57 Previously in trend: Detention conditions of POWs

Russian officer gives order to shoot captured Ukrainian soldiers: "Leave one, zero rest!". VIDEO 18+ Russian officer gives order to shoot captured Ukrainian soldiers: "Leave one, zero rest!". VIDEO 18+ A video showing Russian soldiers shooting captured Ukrainian soldiers was published online. 26 501 53 Previously in trend: War

Occupier who shot captured Ukrainian soldiers has been identified: Oleg Yakovlev, "Storm" unit of 30th Brigade of Russian Army, call sign "Sarah". VIDEO Occupier who shot captured Ukrainian soldiers has been identified: Oleg Yakovlev, "Storm" unit of 30th Brigade of Russian Army, call sign "Sarah". VIDEO Information about a Russian war criminal who shot captured Ukrainian soldiers appeared online. 26 163 51

Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Main task is to cancel him". AUDIO Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Main task is to cancel him". AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has obtained further evidence of war crimes committed by Russian invaders against Ukrainian POWs. 7 561 10

Russians shooting captured Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO 18+ Russians shooting captured Ukrainian soldiers. VIDEO 18+ The occupiers shot at least six captured soldiers after seizing a Ukrainian position. 52 268 245

Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Talk to ukrop and nullify him" - DIU interception. AUDIO Commander of brigade of Russian Armed Forces ordered execution of captured Ukrainian soldier: "Talk to ukrop and nullify him" - DIU interception. AUDIO Ukrainian intelligence has obtained another evidence of war crimes committed by Russian invaders. 11 982 17 Previously in trend: War

New Year’s Eve shows on RosTV to show occupiers who committed war crimes in Bucha. VIDEO New Year’s Eve shows on RosTV to show occupiers who committed war crimes in Bucha. VIDEO Russian federal channels have prepared New Year's Eve shows with the participation of Russian Armed Forces personnel. 12 017 42

Soldiers of 3rd SAB collected evidence of war crimes committed by occupiers in Luhansk region: "Round up, tie, torture! Mop up locals!". VIDEO Soldiers of 3rd SAB collected evidence of war crimes committed by occupiers in Luhansk region: "Round up, tie, torture! Mop up locals!". VIDEO The soldiers of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade collected recordings and radio intercepts that are evidence of war crimes committed by the occupiers. 8 635 6 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers once again shot Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered after being surrounded. VIDEO Occupiers once again shot Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered after being surrounded. VIDEO Russian invaders have again shot Ukrainian prisoners of war. This was recorded by drone operators of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade. 28 915 185 Previously in trend: War

We were ordered not to take anyone prisoner, to shoot everyone - occupier during interrogation at SBS. VIDEO We were ordered not to take anyone prisoner, to shoot everyone - occupier during interrogation at SBS. VIDEO The Russian military received an order to shoot Ukrainian prisoners of war. 12 090 25 Previously in trend: War

Russian officer who ordered shooting of Bucha resident during occupation identified – National Police. VIDEO Russian officer who ordered shooting of Bucha resident during occupation identified – National Police. VIDEO The operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department identified the Russian officer who ordered the shooting of a civilian in Bucha during the occupation of Kyiv region. 6 403 10 Previously in trend: War

Moment of liquidation of war criminal Trankovsky, chief of staff of 41st missile boat brigade in Sevastopol VIDEO of surveillance cameras Moment of liquidation of war criminal Trankovsky, chief of staff of 41st missile boat brigade in Sevastopol VIDEO of surveillance cameras A video recording of the moment of liquidation of Russian war criminal Valery Trankovsky, who was the Chief of Staff of the 41st Brigade of Missile Boats in occupied Sevastopol, has been published online. 23 196 77 Previously in trend: War

"Take position to shoot back, kill POW right away": Russian commander orders to commit war crime - interception of DIU. AUDIO "Take position to shoot back, kill POW right away": Russian commander orders to commit war crime - interception of DIU. AUDIO The commander of the Russian army gives his subordinates an order to commit a war crime - to shoot a captured Ukrainian soldier. 10 189 6 Previously in trend: War

Russians shot two captured fighters in Kursk region. VIDEO 18+ Russians shot two captured fighters in Kursk region. VIDEO 18+ In the Kursk region, Russians shot dead two Ukrainian soldiers who had been captured. 25 921 38 Previously in trend: War

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