Overview

• UN investigators report widespread and systematic torture, rape, and war crimes by Russia in Ukraine.
• Evidence includes horrific treatment of Ukrainian POWs and civilians, with reports of sexual violence and threats.
• Russian forces accused of using explosive weapons in civilian areas, showing disregard for civilian harm.
• Cultural appropriation highlighted as war crime, with looting of Ukrainian cultural objects and documents.
• UN report documents unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children to areas under Russian control, amounting to war crimes.