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According to a Danish soldier in Ukraine, the Ukrainian army is killing captured Russians, in violation of the laws of war. The soldier, Jonas, traveled to Ukraine and joined the army there. “People are being killed,” Jonas told Danish TV 2, which has confirmed that he is in Ukraine and part of the Ukrainian army. The soldier said he spoke to a number of captured Russian soldiers while they were still alive. For example, he spoke to a barely 18-year-old Russian who said that he worked in Russia as a computer programmer. “The next morning he was buried,” Jonas said.
TV 2 points out that the Special Operations Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced in early March that it would no longer show mercy, but would "slaughter like pigs" anyone who contributes to bombing civilians. POWs are officially protected persons. It is not allowed to carry out executions without a trial. A prisoner of war can in principle be brought to trial and sentenced to death, but the death penalty has been abolished in almost all European countries. Once soldiers have laid down their arms and are captured, they must be spared under international law.
Earlier, the Ukrainians published photos of Russian prisoners of war, which is also in violation of the laws of war. At the end of last month, a video in which Russian soldiers are shot in the knees by Ukrainian troops caused a stir. There are also images circulating of Russian soldiers being shot in the head after being captured. The images have been verified by the New York Times.
originally posted by: Sander1976
I think both sides are pissing against the wind and commit horrible things.
originally posted by: Snarl
originally posted by: Sander1976
I think both sides are pissing against the wind and commit horrible things.
Organized military forces are far less likely to commit atrocities. I've yet to see anything more than unsubstantiated claims against the Russians.
in violation of the laws of war.
originally posted by: murphy22
a reply to: PatriotGames4u
Zero doubt? Is there "Zero doubt" the government of Ukraine ain't offing their own? And blaming the Russians? ... "Governments" (any government) will use their "citizens" as stepping stones to not get its feet wet.
Is their "zero doubt" that the "U.S. Government" actually fallows the C.O.T.U.S.? ...Or that any U.S. Federal alphabet agencies, won't lie to survive, or to stay relevant?
"Propaganda horse",... indeed.
originally posted by: Bluntone22
a reply to: Sander1976
One dictator invades another dictator.
Bad thing will result.
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: murphy22
The US gov is pushing a proxy war in Ukraine agaisnt Russia.
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: Bluntone22
During the start of War they treated Ukrainian soldiers while by following the rules of war. It seems there has been the upset but according to some the far right soldiers with the Ukrainian national guard dont exist.
That alleged massacre in Ukraine seems off for me.
They are trying to do what was happening in Syria.