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Amnesty International Accuses Russia of War Crimes Against Ukrainian Prisoners

A new report documents systemic torture, enforced disappearances, and incommunicado detention of Ukrainian POWs and civilians in Russian captivity.

Alina Potapova holds a placard at a demonstration in Kyiv. The sign reads “Hold on, my love”. Her fiancee went missing in July 2023, and was later confirmed to be in Russian captivity. Alina has not received any letters from him
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Overview

  • Amnesty International's report details widespread torture and abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians held by Russia since February 2022.
  • Thousands of Ukrainians remain in Russian captivity, with families receiving little to no information about their loved ones' status or location.
  • The report highlights systemic incommunicado detention, denial of medical care, and enforced disappearances, which constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.
  • Interviews with former POWs reveal harrowing accounts of electric shocks, beatings, sexual abuse, and deliberate medical neglect in captivity.
  • Amnesty International calls for international action, including through the International Criminal Court, to hold Russia accountable for violations of international law.