UN Reports Systematic War Crimes by Russia in Ukraine
Investigators find widespread torture, rape, and disregard for civilian life in ongoing conflict.
- UN investigators report widespread and systematic torture, rape, and war crimes by Russia in Ukraine.
- Evidence includes horrific treatment of Ukrainian POWs and civilians, with reports of sexual violence and threats.
- Russian forces accused of using explosive weapons in civilian areas, showing disregard for civilian harm.
- Cultural appropriation highlighted as war crime, with looting of Ukrainian cultural objects and documents.
- UN report documents unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children to areas under Russian control, amounting to war crimes.