European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/european-court-rules-ukraine-cases-against-russia-17740779.php THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Europe's top human rights court ruled Wednesday that it can adjudicate on cases brought by the Netherlands and Ukraine against Russia for alleged rights violations in eastern Ukraine in 2014, including the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The ruling by the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights marks significant progress in efforts by the Netherlands and Ukraine to hold Russia legally accountable for its actions in Ukraine and could pave the way for compensation orders. The court said a judgment on the merits of the cases will follow at a later date. (More at above url)
Sundance: In Chilling ’20 Days In Mariupol’ Director Mstyslav Chernov Documents Russia’s Brutal Attack On Ukrainian Civilians https://deadline.com/2023/01/20-day...r-mstyslav-chernov-interview-news-1235240212/
It's never good when a Russian shows up and wants you to go to a camp... Russian authorities, according to the Ukrainian government and human rights groups, are reportedly forcing the illegal adoption of Ukrainian children under the guise of sending them on 'vacation." But while some parents barely escape the trap, others have, miraculously, been able to reunite with their kids after weeks of separation, ABC News has learned. Ukrainian children saved from the Russian 'vacation' trap https://abcnews.go.com/Internationa...saved-russian-vacation-trap/story?id=96259446
As mentioned earlier, I always wanted to visit the Hermitage. I was planning a Baltic cruise which included St. Peterburg prior this conflict. Let's see what has been going on there recently. Information on Russian crimes in Bucha appears on screen in Russian Hermitage https://news.yahoo.com/information-russian-crimes-bucha-appears-144221504.html The administration of the Russian Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg turned to law enforcement with a complaint that unknown individuals displayed information about the Ukrainian town of Bucha on electronic scoreboards of the museum on 29 January. Bucha was one of the settlements in Kyiv Oblast where the Russian troops committed war crimes en masse. Source: Russian media outlet Fontanka Details: Once the members of the security service of the museum detected a security breach, the scoreboard was turned off immediately. According to the preliminary reports, the breach of the server was carried out remotely. The Investigative committee of St. Petersburg is currently deciding how to qualify the incident.
Russia has committed more than 65,000 war crimes in Ukraine, prosecutor general says https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/01/ukr...crimes-committed-prosecutor-general-says.html
Putin's invaders - Nothing more than human-trafficking child rapists. Kyiv accuses Russians of kidnapping and selling Ukraine children for sex https://www.straitstimes.com/world/...dnapping-and-selling-ukraine-children-for-sex
The German and other European leaders state that kicking Russia out of Ukraine is not enough. Putin and the Russians who committed war crimes need to be held accountable in an international tribunal. Germany calls for special tribunal to prosecute Russians for Ukraine war Tribunal should be able to investigate, try Russia's leadership, says German Foreign Minister Baerbock https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/ger...to-prosecute-russians-for-ukraine-war/2789191
First Russians to be charged with war crimes over invasion of Ukraine ‘very shortly’, says Rishi Sunak https://news.yahoo.com/first-russians-charged-war-crimes-125642533.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Russian war criminals in Ukraine are facing their first indictments under the International Criminal Court “very shortly”, Rishi Sunak told MPs on Wednesday. He said he had discussed the legal moves with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky shortly before Prime Minister’s Questions. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urged the PM to work to ensure that once the Ukraine war is over “Putin and all his cronies” must stand before the ICC in in The Hague to face justice. Mr Sunak responded: “One of the things that I discussed with president Zelensky this morning is our support for the work of the ICC where thanks to the efforts of UK members I’m hopeful that we will see the first indictments very shortly.” He also stressed: “We must hold those to account for the horrific crimes that they have committed. “I’m proud that the UK has played again a leadership role in this regard, being one of the first countries to provide financial and technical support, putting investigators on the ground, we are shortly to be hosting a conference together with the Dutch.” Vladimir Putin’s military chiefs have been accused of indiscriminate shelling of civilians areas, and Russian soldiers of raping women and carrying out executions of captured Ukrainians civilians in the year-long conflict. Sir Keir, a former director of public prosecutions, and Mr Sunak united at PMQs in a strong show of support for Ukraine. The Labour leader said: “This House is honoured to be addressed today by President Zelensky. From the outset of the war, he has symbolised the heroism, the resolve, and the bravery of his people. The prime minister and I joined this house together in 2015. “We’ve lived through important moments in our domestic and international politics. But none of those experiences compares to the pain and suffering of the people of Ukraine. Does the Prime Minister agree with me that right across this house, it is vital that we all continue to stand together in full support of Ukraine?” Mr Sunak responded: “It’s something that not only the whole country can be proud of but the entire house can be proud that we came together to stand by Ukraine when the moment mattered, and that we will continue to stand with them united as one parliament and one United Kingdom.” Sir Keir emphasised: “Whatever differences we may have, no matter what difficulties we face as a country, we in this House have a duty to stand on the shoulders of giants who came before us and support Ukraine’s fight for freedom, liberty, and victory.” The Prime Minister stressed: “This House and this country will stand united with Ukraine until we ensure the defeat of Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked unsanctioned aggression, and that we will make sure that Ukraine is not only victorious, but that we bring peace to his people.”
An in-depth first-hand narrative of Russian war crimes. Incompetence and Torture in Occupied Ukraine The logic of genocide led Russian invaders to target small-town mayors and local volunteers. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/a...ar-potemkin-occupation-murder-torture/672841/