In a significant development, the Russian soldier with the call sign ‘Altai’ has confessed to the alleged mistreatment and murder of Ukrainian prisoners of war at the Volchansk plant. The confession was made during the court proceedings on the merits of the case, as reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office. The soldier has admitted to the acts of cruelty and the premeditated killings but has refused to accept the civil claims made by the victims. This case has raised serious questions about the treatment of prisoners of war and the accountability of military personnel in conflict zones. The court is now considering the appropriate legal and punitive measures against the soldier for his actions. The implications of this case could have a lasting impact on the legal and ethical standards concerning the treatment of prisoners in international conflicts.