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Moldovan Parliament declares Russia's policies toward Ukraine as #genocide
"By this resolution, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova declares that the denial of the existence of the Ukrainian nation, as well as all inhumane policies pursued by the Russian Federation against the children of Ukraine, fall under the definition of genocide, by the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide," Deputy Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament Doina Gherman said.
https://kyivindependent.com/moldovan-parliament-declares-russias-policies-toward-ukraine-as-genocide/
#WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #UkrainianChildren #StandWithUkraineMoldovan Parliament declares Russia's policies toward Ukraine as genocide
Sixty members of parliament, including 59 from the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), voted in favor of the declaration. Parties with close ties with Moscow refused to participate in the vote.kyivindependent.com
Sixty members of parliament, including 59 from the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), voted in favor of the declaration. Parties with close ties with Moscow refused to participate in the vote.kyivindependent.com
Naval drones destroyed 2 Russian patrol boats in occupied Crimea, military intelligence says
Naval drones operated by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) hit two Russian patrol boats, likely the KS-701 Tunets (Tuna) model, in occupied Crimea overnight on May 30, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.
The military intelligence agency publicly confirmed the statement soon after, publishing a video of the attack and saying that the two vessels had been destroyed.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-naval-drones-hit-2-russian-patrol-boats-in-occupied-crimea-source-says/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #SeaDrones #BlackSeaFleet #BlackSea #Crimea #sunk #StandWithUkraineNaval drones destroyed 2 Russian patrol boats in occupied Crimea, military intelligence says
Naval drones operated by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) hit two Russian patrol boats, likely of the KS-701 Tunets model, in occupied Crimea overnight on May 30, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.kyivindependent.com
Naval drones operated by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) hit two Russian patrol boats, likely of the KS-701 Tunets model, in occupied Crimea overnight on May 30, a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent.kyivindependent.com
Ukraine can use our F-16s to strike Russian territory, Danish foreign minister says
"We are talking about an opportunity to weaken the aggressor by taking _military installations out onto Russian territory_."
"It is completely within the rules of war that a country that is attacked must be able to answer for itself," Rasmussen said.
"There is also no Ukrainian interest in taking over the kind of warfare you have from the Russian side, where you go after residential properties," referring to Russia's indiscriminate attacks on civilians.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-can-use-f-16s-to-strike-russian-territory-danish-foreign-minister-says/
#WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #CiviliansTargeted #StandWithUkraine #F16sUkraine can use our F-16s to strike Russian territory, Danish foreign minister says
Ukraine can use F-16 jets to strike military targets in Russian territory, as this would be "within the rules of war," Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told reporters in Brussels on May 30.kyivindependent.com
Ukraine can use F-16 jets to strike military targets in Russian territory, as this would be "within the rules of war," Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen told reporters in Brussels on May 30.kyivindependent.com
Around 100 civilians remain in Vovchansk, Russians have threatened to shoot them
Around 100 Ukrainian civilians remain in the embattled town of Vovchansk, but Russian forces refuse to allow them to leave and have threatened to shoot them, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on state television on May 21.
Syniehubov said on May 20 that more than 10,500 civilians had been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast amid the renewed Russian onslaught.
The governor said on May 21 that those who remained in Vovchansk would be evacuated at the soonest possible opportunity but that 100 civilians had been effectively "taken #hostage" by Russian troops and could not leave.
https://kyivindependent.com/governor-around-100-civilians-remain-in-vovchansk-russians-have-threatened-to-shoot-them/
#terrorism #WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine #CiviliansGovernor: Around 100 civilians remain in Vovchansk, Russians have threatened to shoot them
Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on May 20 that more than 10,500 civilians had been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast amid the renewed Russian onslaught.kyivindependent.com
Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on May 20 that more than 10,500 civilians had been evacuated from Kharkiv Oblast amid the renewed Russian onslaught.kyivindependent.com
UPDATED: Russian 'double-tap' terrorism strike north of Kharkiv kills 7, including pregnant woman
Russian troops attacked a recreation center in a northern suburb of Kharkiv at around 11 a.m. local time, killing six civilians, including a pregnant woman, and wounding 27, the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office said on May 19.
Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov then said on May 20 that the casualties had risen to seven dead and 28 wounded after a man's body was found.
The strike took place in Mala Danylivka, roughly 70 kilometers southwest of the fiercely contested Vovchansk.
A paramedic was among the wounded, and an ambulance was damaged, he added.
In a later post on Telegram, Syniehubov said Russian forces had fired two Iskander ballistic missiles in a #double-tap strike – a common Russian tactic in which a target is struck once and then again shortly after, the second strike deliberately targeting rescue workers.
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attack-north-of-kharkiv-kills-4-wounds-8/
#CiviliansAttacked #WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine #DoubleTapUPDATED: Russian 'double-tap' strike north of Kharkiv kills 7, including pregnant woman
“(Russian troops) attacked the area where local residents were resting” in Mala Danylivka, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.kyivindependent.com
“(Russian troops) attacked the area where local residents were resting” in Mala Danylivka, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.kyivindependent.com
Trump is Putin's only hope now
Putin's one hope will remain. The #Kremlin will desperately await its savior from Mar-a-Lago – who one #Republican reportedly called “Orange Jesus.”
Whether #Trump’s return to the Oval Office really would end the ordeal that Putin created for himself is another story. For now, Russia is once again heading for failure in Ukraine.
https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-trump-is-putins-only-hope-now/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineOpinion: Trump is Putin's only hope now
The news this past week was undoubtedly met with relief in Kyiv and with grief in the Kremlin. The U.S. Congress finally broke its six-month logjam and approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine (as well as for Israel and Taiwan). And the breakthrough came only dayskyivindependent.com
The news this past week was undoubtedly met with relief in Kyiv and with grief in the Kremlin. The U.S. Congress finally broke its six-month logjam and approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine (as well as for Israel and Taiwan). And the breakthrough came only dayskyivindependent.com
Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have #deserted
According to many observers, low morale has been a recurring problem for the #Russian Armed Forces fighting in Ukraine.
Over 18,000 #soldiers of the Southern Military District have allegedly deserted in total, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Of this number, around 10,000 are mobilized conscripts and 2,000 contract soldiers
https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-over-18-000-russian-troops-of-southern-military-district-have-deserted/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineMilitary intelligence: Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have deserted
Over 18,000 soldiers of the district have allegedly deserted, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.kyivindependent.com
Over 18,000 soldiers of the district have allegedly deserted, with around 12,000 of them belonging to the 8th Combined Arms Army – a unit often deployed in hostilities in eastern Ukraine.kyivindependent.com
Russian politician's wife planned to adopt #kidnapped Ukrainian boy, abandoned him due to sickness
Wife of Russian politician Sergey #Mironov forcibly took a Ukrainian girl and boy from occupied #Kherson to adopt them
Both children were taken to #Moscow in September 2022, but Varlamova abandoned the boy in October 2022 when it became clear he had health issues, TSN reported.
The Ukrainian authorities have no information about where the boy is now
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-mp-wife-planned-to-adopt-ukrainian-child/
#Kidnappers #RussiaInvadedUkraine #HumanRights #StandWithUkraineMedia: Russian politician's wife planned to adopt kidnapped Ukrainian boy, abandoned him due to sickness
The wife of Russian politician Sergey Mironov forcibly took a Ukrainian girl and boy from occupied Kherson to adopt them, but abandoned the boy after it became clear he had ill health, Ukrainian news outlet TSN reported on April 28.kyivindependent.com
The wife of Russian politician Sergey Mironov forcibly took a Ukrainian girl and boy from occupied Kherson to adopt them, but abandoned the boy after it became clear he had ill health, Ukrainian news outlet TSN reported on April 28.kyivindependent.com
Russia planning to disrupt #GlobalPeaceSummit in Switzerland
We have precise intelligence information, specific data that Russia not only wants to disrupt the peace summit, but also has a specific plan how to do it, how to reduce the number of participating countries, how to act to ensure that there is no peace for even longer,"
Kyiv will share Russia's plans with diplomats and intelligence agencies of allied countries, according to Zelensky.
"And together we must counteract this, we must work in unity for a just #peace,”
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-russia-planning-to-disrupt-global-peace-summit-in-switzerland/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineZelensky: Russia planning to disrupt global peace summit in Switzerland
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence information that Russia is preparing to disrupt a global peace summit set to take place in Switzerland in June.kyivindependent.com
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 24 that Ukraine has precise intelligence information that Russia is preparing to disrupt a global peace summit set to take place in Switzerland in June.kyivindependent.com
Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine
International human rights groups have decried Russia’s most recent attacks, calling them a violation of international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, the United Nations’ Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on Ukraine’s #energy infrastructure throughout the war may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
In addition to the military advantages afforded by decimating Ukraine’s power systems, Russia is using these attacks to de-populate Ukraine
https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-russias-energy-infrastructure-attacks-are-depopulating-ukraine/
#WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #ScorchedEarth #StandWithUkraineOpinion: Russia’s energy infrastructure attacks are depopulating Ukraine
The collapse of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last year due to Russia’s war brought the entire country to its knees. And while Ukraine was, for the most part, spared from widespread blackouts this winter, Russian forces are once again targeting critical infrastructure. Russia resumed missile and drone attacks onkyivindependent.com
The collapse of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last year due to Russia’s war brought the entire country to its knees. And while Ukraine was, for the most part, spared from widespread blackouts this winter, Russian forces are once again targeting critical infrastructure. Russia resumed missile and drone attacks onkyivindependent.com
Ukraine destroys missile launchers, radar stations at Russian military airfield in Crimea
Ukraine's military intelligence on April 18 said that Ukrainian forces had destroyed four #S-400 launchers, three radar stations, a command post for #AirDefense operations, and air space #surveillance equipment #Fundament-M in the attack.
The total number of Russian military equipment, aircraft, and military personnel losses is still being determined, Ukraine's military intelligence said in its statement.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-ukraine-destroys-missile-launchers-radar-stations-at-russian-military-airfield-in-crimea/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #Imperialism #StandWithUkraine #CrimeaMilitary intelligence: Ukraine destroys missile launchers, radar stations at Russian military airfield in Crimea
Ukraine destroyed several units of military equipment in an attack on a Russian military airfield in Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea on April 17, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.kyivindependent.com
Ukraine destroyed several units of military equipment in an attack on a Russian military airfield in Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea on April 17, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.kyivindependent.com
Slovak citizens raise $1.6 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute
The organizers of the Slovak fundraising campaign said that they "refuse to accept" that their government did not join the initiative.
"Let's show that it's not just them who decide. We are convinced that the attitude of the government does not represent the majority of citizens. We are sure that we, the inhabitants of #Slovakia, want and know how to help," the #fundraising campaign's website says.
https://kyivindependent.com/slovak-citizens-raise-1-6-million-for-czech-ammunition-initiative/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #ammunition #StandWithUkraineSlovak citizens raise $1.6 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute
Slovak citizens have raised over $1.6 million in three days for the Czech ammunition initiative after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico refused to contribute to the campaign to aid Ukraine.kyivindependent.com
Slovak citizens have raised over $1.6 million in three days for the Czech ammunition initiative after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico refused to contribute to the campaign to aid Ukraine.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian survivor of Russian torture files legal complaint in #Argentina
A Ukrainian man has filed a criminal complaint to Argentina's Federal Judiciary against the Russian occupying forces who tortured him, The Reckoning Project (TRP), an international NGO that works to bring war crime cases to court, announced on April 16.
Argentina's constitution allows for trials on "international crimes, including crimes against humanity and #WarCrimes, irrespective of where they took place," on the basis of universal jurisdiction, TRP said in a press release.
Though this case is the first time a #Ukrainian #torture complaint has been filed in Argentina, Mr M said that he is "one of so many cases."
https://kyivindependent.com/argentina-court-case-russian-torture-ukraine/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianTorture #StandWithUkraineUkrainian survivor of Russian torture files legal complaint in Argentina
Argentina's constitution allows for trials on "international crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes, irrespective of where they took place," on the basis of universal jurisdiction, TRP said in a press release.kyivindependent.com
Argentina's constitution allows for trials on "international crimes, including crimes against humanity and war crimes, irrespective of where they took place," on the basis of universal jurisdiction, TRP said in a press release.kyivindependent.com
Russia destroyed Kyiv Oblast power plant after Ukraine ran out of air defense missiles
#Trypillia TPP was completely destroyed in a Russian strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on April 11, leading to the 100% loss of #Centrenergo's generating capacity.
Russia launched 11 missiles in the direction of the plant, according to Zelensky. Ukraine was able to shoot down the first seven, and four "destroyed Trypillia."
"Why? Because there were zero #missiles. We ran out of all the missiles that protected the Trypillia TPP,"
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-april-16/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #electricity #AirDefense #StandWithUkraineUkraine war latest: Russia destroyed Kyiv Oblast power plant after Ukraine ran out of air defense missiles, Zelensky says
Key developments on April 16: * Zelensky: Russia destroyed key power plant near Kyiv since Ukraine 'ran out of missiles' for its defense * Source: Ukraine strikes Russian modernized long-range radar system in Bryansk Oblast * Bloomberg: Russia does not have capability to launch offensive on Kharkiv * Zelensky signs mobilization bill * Scholz sayskyivindependent.com
Key developments on April 16: * Zelensky: Russia destroyed key power plant near Kyiv since Ukraine 'ran out of missiles' for its defense * Source: Ukraine strikes Russian modernized long-range radar system in Bryansk Oblast * Bloomberg: Russia does not have capability to launch offensive on Kharkiv * Zelensky signs mobilization bill * Scholz sayskyivindependent.com
Russia fires 10 times more shells, uses 300 aircraft than Ukraine
Delays in U.S. assistance to Ukraine have already had a direct impact on the battlefield, contributing to the loss of the key front-line city of #Avdiivka. Amid the escalating situation on the eastern front, Zelensky said that "Ukraine will lose the war" if the U.S. Congress fails to approve military aid.
As Moscow intensified its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the spring, the shortage of air defense systems in Ukrainian cities and villages is being felt more acutely.
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-14/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineZelensky: Russia fires 10 times more shells, uses 300 aircraft in Ukraine only
Russia is firing shells at a ratio of around 10:1 to those of Ukraine and has 30 times more aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with PBS NewsHour published on April 16.kyivindependent.com
Russia is firing shells at a ratio of around 10:1 to those of Ukraine and has 30 times more aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with PBS NewsHour published on April 16.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian military intelligence denies involvement in drone explosion at #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
"The aggressor state once again endangers the nuclear facility," Yusov said. "Russian strikes, in particular false flag strikes, on the territory of the Ukrainian #nuclear power plant, as well as the deployment of troops and weapons there and mining of ZNPP facilities, have long been a well-known and constant criminal practice."
"Russia should withdraw troops from all #ZNPP facilities, only this will allow to restore compliance with all necessary international norms and control over an important nuclear energy facility."
https://kyivindependent.com/media-ukrainian-intelligence-denies-involvement-in-drone-explosion-at-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant/
#FalseFlag #RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineMedia: Ukrainian military intelligence denies involvement in drone explosion at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
"Ukraine is not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant," the spokesperson Andrii Yusov said, adding that Russian false flag strikes were a frequent occurrence.kyivindependent.com
"Ukraine is not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant," the spokesperson Andrii Yusov said, adding that Russian false flag strikes were a frequent occurrence.kyivindependent.com
Russian soldiers kill 3 Ukrainian POWs
A video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.
The video was published on Russian Telegram channels on April 7, according to a statement by the Prosecutor General's Office released on Telegram.
Killing of POWs violates the Geneva Convention and constitutes a #WarCrime.
The description of the video states the incident took place near Krynky village in Kherson Oblast.
In the video, several shots are fired by a Russian Armed Forces member at the unarmed and unmoving Ukrainian servicemen, according to the Prosecutor General's Office's statement.
https://kyivindependent.com/prosecutor-generals-office-russian-soldiers-shoot-3-ukrainian-pows/
#RussianAggression #murder #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineProsecutor General's Office: Russian soldiers kill 3 Ukrainian POWs
The Prosecutor General's Office has opened an investigation into a video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.kyivindependent.com
The Prosecutor General's Office has opened an investigation into a video that purportedly shows Russian soldiers shooting three captured and unarmed Ukrainian servicemen in Kherson Oblast, the office announced on April 7.kyivindependent.com
Russian use of prohibited chemical weapons has become 'systemic'
The tendency of Russian troops to use munition with prohibited chemicals grows and has become "systemic," the command of Ukraine's Support Forces reported on April 5.
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.
For such attacks, Russia primarily uses K-51 and RG-VO grenades, which are delivered via drones, according to the Support Forces.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-russian-troops-begin-to-use-munition-with-prohibited-chemicals-more-frequent/
#WarCrimes #RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine #ChemicalWeapons #RussiaMilitary: Russian use of prohibited chemical weapons has become 'systemic'
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian forces recorded 371 cases of usage of munition containing prohibited chemicals over the past month, which is 90 cases more than during the previous one.kyivindependent.com
France to send Ukraine air defense missiles, armored vehicles
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage, Lecornu said on March 30.
"We are also developing tele-operated munitions in a very short time, to deliver them to the Ukrainians this summer," he said.
The package will also include hundreds of old but "still operational" armored vehicles.
"To hold such a large front line, the Ukrainian army needs, for example, our armored front vehicles: this is absolutely key for troop mobility,"
https://kyivindependent.com/france-to-send-ukraine-air-defense-missiles-armored-vehicles/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #AirDefense #StandWithUkraineFrance to send Ukraine air defense missiles, armored vehicles
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage.kyivindependent.com
Paris will "unlock a new batch of Aster 30 missiles" for the SAMP/T MAMBA system, the French equivalent of the U.S. Patriot, in response to Ukraine's air defense shortage.kyivindependent.com
Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian #anti-Kremlin #militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector.
Russian nationalist Denis Kapustin, the commander of the #Russian Volunteer Corps, said at a press conference on March 21 that the militias "stabilized the front" and "eased the pressure of Russian troops in certain areas."
Alexei Baranovsky, the Freedom of Russia Legion volunteer, claimed that anti-Kremlin forces had received intelligence about Russia's alleged plans to advance further into Kharkiv Oblast.
"The clashes (on Russia's territory) forced Russia to deploy additional reserves and withdraw its troops from their positions (in Ukraine) to relocate them to Belgorod Oblast," Yusov said.
https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-anti-kremlin-militias-raid-thwarts-russias-plans-for-potential-new-attack/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraineMilitary Intelligence: Anti-Kremlin militias' raid thwarts Russia's plans for potential new attack
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.kyivindependent.com
The recent incursion into Russia by Russian anti-Kremlin militias made Moscow "change plans" on a possible new attack in Ukraine's northern sector, Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson of Ukraine's military Intelligence told the Kyiv Independent on March 22.kyivindependent.com
Kremlin admits Russia 'de facto' at war, calls Ukraine 'occupying force'
In an unexpected admission, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 22 that Russia is in a "state of war" in an interview with the Russian state-owned media outlet Arguments and Facts.
Peskov later clarified his words, saying that "de jure" it remained a "military operation," but "de facto" had become a #war.
Russia refuses to refer to its war against Ukraine as a war, referring to it instead as a "special military operation" for #propaganda purposes and to downplay its actions for both domestic and international audiences. Russia's choice of wording plays a key part in the framing of its full-scale war.
https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-admits-russia-de-facto-at-war-calls-ukraine-occupying-force/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar #StandWithUkraineKremlin admits Russia 'de facto' at war, calls Ukraine 'occupying force'
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later clarified his words, saying that "de jure" it remained a "military operation," but "de facto" had become a war.kyivindependent.com
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later clarified his words, saying that "de jure" it remained a "military operation," but "de facto" had become a war.kyivindependent.com
Documentary - Destroy, in Whole or in Part
In this documentary, its author, investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk explores whether there is #genocidal intent in the actions of the Russian military and officials, as well as in Russian state propaganda.
He interviews several scholars whose views oppose one another. William A. Schabas, one of the most renowned scholars in the field, is a skeptic. Eugene Finkel has written an opinion piece stating that the Russian invasion was genocide back in 2022. Dmytro Koval emphasizes that one cannot fully understand Russia’s war in Ukraine if one doesn’t call it #genocide
It also features survivors and witnesses of Russian war crimes: a widow of a man killed in Bucha; a twin sister of a woman murdered in Skadovsk; a kid who had been deported to Crimea, and witnessed an attempt to russify Ukrainian children; and two people who had been detained during the occupation of Kherson
https://kyivindependent.com/destroy-in-whole-or-in-part/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraine
Russia’s rising chemical weapons use in Ukraine
Earlier this month, the Ukrainian military claimed that Russia has used chemical weapons 1,068 times since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began two years ago. This includes allegations that Russia used #chloroacetophenone, a chemical comparable to tear gas but with higher toxicity.
A Russian commander even openly bragged about using chemical weapons last year.
The usage of these chemicals on the battlefield is "unquestionably" illegal, said Brett Edwards, who specializes in chemical weapons issues and lectures at the University of Bath. It goes against the #ChemicalWeapons Convention, to which Russia is a signatory.
https://kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive/
#WarCrimes #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraineThe Counteroffensive: Russia’s rising chemical weapons use in Ukraine
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the blog “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on March 22, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here. Aahed Bakkora will never forget the night that birds began falling out of thekyivindependent.com
Editor’s Note: This article was published by the blog “The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak” on March 22, 2024, and has been re-published by the Kyiv Independent with permission. To subscribe to "The Counteroffensive," click here. Aahed Bakkora will never forget the night that birds began falling out of thekyivindependent.com
Editorial: Today's Russia is fascist. It’s time to start calling it that
“We went and killed everyone. There were women, men, seniors, and children.”
These were the words of Azamat Uldarov, an ex-fighter of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group who personally admitted to shooting dead a five or six-year-old girl, speaking to Russian independent outlet Gulagu.net. Uldarov, together with ex-Wagner commander Aleksei Savichev, both described being given and carrying out orders to “clean” entire buildings or areas in Donetsk Oblast of civilians by murdering them all.
The confessions came out on the back of a video of Russian troops, later reported as also belonging to Wagner, beheading a Ukrainian prisoner-of-war with a knife.
No, this is not a fever dream, this is fascist Russia in 2023.
https://kyivindependent.com/editorial-todays-russia-is-fascist-its-time-to-stop-avoiding-the-term/
#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #WagnerGroup #murder #confessions #children #civilians #CrimesAgainstHumanity #kidnapping #executions #StandWithUkraine
Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children is an established genocidal tactic during war
Russia’s forceful displacement of Ukrainians is a centuries-tested practice of conquest.
Von Guttner Sporzynski highlights that the tradition of abduction and forced displacement of the non-conformist population is deeply rooted in Russia’s history.
He starts from the 16th century, when the first deportations of citizens of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania started, then follows to 19th -century Poland, where around 60,000 people were deported following two anti-Russian rebellions, and ends with the 20th century:
“It is estimated that between 1936 and 1952 at _least three million people were deported across the western territories of Soviet Russia and transported thousands of kilometres away to Siberia and Central Asia.”_ Von Guttner Sporzynski concludes that the children who get abducted today from Ukraine may not find their way back home after the war ends.
https://kyivindependent.com/untitled-16/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #PutinWarCriminal #children #Ukraine #deportation #abducted #ChildAbuse #RussiaAggression #Russia #kidnapping #RussianKidnappers #genocide #genocidal #StandWithUkraine
