In the first trial of a Russian soldier for war crimes in Ukraine, Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin was sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder. […]
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Zelenskyy announces first war crime charges against Russian soldiers | USA TODAY
After a visit from UN Secretary-General Guterres, Russian airstrikes killed journalist Vira Hyrych in Kyiv. RELATED: Ukrainian officer gives Mariupol update, says many have died […]
Continue readingBiden doubles down on calling Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘genocide’ | USA TODAY
Speaking in Iowa, President Joe Biden referred to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as "genocide" for the first time. RELATED: Finland prepares for a possible […]
Continue readingIs the Russian invasion of Ukraine a war crime? | USA TODAY
War crimes can occur only during an armed conflict, according to the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect. RELATED: Russian […]
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