The chilling account from Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner, Dmytro Lubinets, underscores the dire reality faced by Ukrainian prisoners of war amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. The confirmation of 109 executions in 2024 alone, building on a grim total of 177 cases from previous years, highlights severe violations of international humanitarian law. This escalating brutality calls for heightened international awareness and accountability for the treatment of POWs, urging a collective response to protect human rights even in the darkest of times.
Russia’s Grim Record: 109 Ukrainian POW Executions Confirmed in 2024
