Ukraine Charges 178 for Bucha Atrocities as Global Summit Urges Justice

On the third anniversary of Bucha's liberation, Ukraine and international allies reaffirm commitment to accountability for Russian war crimes.

Ukraine has documented over 183,000 war crimes since Russia's 2022 invasion, including 1,700 civilian deaths in Bucha during its 33-day occupation.
The Bucha-2025 summit concluded with a joint statement emphasizing the need to investigate and prosecute Russian war crimes to prevent future atrocities.
Ukrainian authorities have charged 178 individuals and convicted 21 for crimes committed in Bucha, with ongoing collaboration with the ICC and 25 nations.
European leaders pledged continued support for Ukraine’s justice efforts and imposed sanctions on individuals responsible for war crimes and deportations.
Ukraine is advocating for the use of frozen Russian assets, estimated at $524 billion, to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during the war.