The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, has announced yet another war crime by Russia – the probable execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war (POW). This latest accusation follows a series of similar allegations, including the earlier reports of mass executions of Ukrainian soldiers in the occupied territories of Donbas and Kharkiv.
According to Lubinets, the evidence gathered so far points to a possible execution of Ukrainian POWs by Russian forces, although the exact circumstances and number of victims remain unclear. The Ukrainian government has called for an international investigation into the matter, urging global powers to hold Russia accountable for its alleged atrocities.
The accusation has drawn widespread condemnation, with many international human rights organizations expressing concern over the potential violation of international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, the Russian government has not commented on the allegations, maintaining its position that it is defending its territory against what it describes as a ‘aggressive war.’