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Ukrainian Prosecutors Report 147 Executions of POWs by Russia Since 2022, Including 127 This Year and 20 Foreign Inmates

Dec 22, 2024, 07:35 AM

Ukrainian prosecutors have reported a troubling increase in the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces, with at least 147 executions documented since the onset of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Of these, 127 executions occurred in 2024 alone, highlighting a clear upward trend in such actions. This information aligns with recent claims from various sources indicating that Russia is intensifying its war crimes against Ukrainian detainees. Additionally, reports have emerged regarding the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service's controversial citizenship ceremony for 20 foreign inmates, which has raised concerns about their potential use in the ongoing conflict. The information surrounding these events has been subject to removal by the Russian government, further complicating the transparency of the situation.