Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says
A UN-backed inquiry found Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity or heat. The inquiry also found evidence of Russia recruiting men from 29 countries into its armed forces through deception or coercion. This has caused significant civilian suffering, particularly during winter.
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- ✓ Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- ✓ The attacks left millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures.
- ✓ Russia recruited men from 29 countries into its armed forces through deception or coercion to fight in Ukraine.
What changed
The UN Commission of Inquiry's report confirms previous allegations and provides further evidence of Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking energy grid: UN
A UN-backed inquiry found Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity or heat. The inquiry also found evidence of Russia recruiting men from 29 countries into its armed forces through deception or coercion. This has caused significant civilian suffering, particularly during winter.
Why it matters
The attacks on energy infrastructure have caused widespread suffering, especially during winter. The UN Commission of Inquiry's findings highlight the severe impact of Russia's actions on civilians in Ukraine. These actions are in violation of international law.
What is confirmed
- Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- The attacks left millions of people without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures.
- Russia recruited men from 29 countries into its armed forces through deception or coercion to fight in Ukraine.
What to watch next
- Further investigation into specific Russian officials involved in the attacks.
- Potential international legal actions against Russia.
- Response from the Russian government to the UN Commission of Inquiry's findings.
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- news.un.org — UN News | Global perspective Human stories
- ohchr — Russian authorities committed crimes against humanity through attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and trafficked foreign nationals to fight with their armed forces in Ukraine, says UN Commission of Inquiry
- The New York Times — Civilian Suffering Was Goal of Russian Strikes in Ukraine, U.N. Panel Says
- AP News — Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its energy grid, UN-backed inquiry says
- UN News — Ukraine: Investigators find Russia committed war crimes by targeting civilians
- CNN — UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine
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- www.latimes.com — Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its ...
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- www.independent.co.uk — Russia committed war crimes in Ukraine by attacking its ...
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