Report alleges Russian soldiers abuse Ukrainian prisoners near Kharkiv
The Human Rights Commissioner of Ukraine, Dmytro Lubinets, informed the Red Cross and the UN about a recording showing Russian soldiers abusing Ukrainian prisoners of war. The video in question was likely recorded near Kharkiv.
"A video is circulating on the internet showing Russian soldiers mocking Ukrainian prisoners of war. According to preliminary information, this took place near Kharkiv, where Russians are currently attempting to conduct offensive operations," Lubinets wrote in a statement.
"The recording captures beatings, humiliation, threats, and a fake shooting. Unfortunately, such treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war is not an exception but a common tactic of the occupiers," he added.
Russia does not adhere to humanitarian law. "Another proof"
Lubinets emphasized that such actions constitute a violation of the Geneva Convention, according to which prisoners of war have the right to humane treatment.
He stated that this issue should be recorded as proof of Russia's violation of international humanitarian law. "This will be another addition to the evidence base for a future criminal tribunal," he wrote.
