Russian Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Two Ukrainian Soldiers in Germany
2 months ago

Russian Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Two Ukrainian Soldiers in Germany

Associated Press  

A Russian man has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany earlier this year. The suspect, a 57-year-old man, was arrested shortly after the stabbing in the small Bavarian town of Murnau. He is accused of killing one of the soldiers immediately and the other dying later of his injuries.

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Russia arrests German national for plotting to blow up railway line
2 weeks ago

Russia arrests German national for plotting to blow up railway line

Firstpost  

Russian military news outlet Zvezda has published a video purporting to show the Russian-German man, whose face was blurred out, confessing to the crime. Man paid to defuse bomb Meanwhile, Russian military news outlet Zvezda has published a video purporting to show the Russian-German man, whose face was blurred out, confessing to the crime. In the video, the man can …

Russian authorities arrest dual Russian German citizen on sabotage accusations
2 weeks ago

Russian authorities arrest dual Russian German citizen on sabotage accusations

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s top domestic security agency said Tuesday that it has arrested a dual Russian German citizen accused of planning to blow up railway tracks on orders from Ukrainian intelligence. The German Foreign Ministry said that the German Embassy in Moscow learned on Tuesday morning of the arrest of a man believed to be a German citizen and is …

Finland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine

The Independent  

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2 Ukrainians were stabbed in Germany. Prosecutors are examining a possible political motive
7 months, 3 weeks ago

2 Ukrainians were stabbed in Germany. Prosecutors are examining a possible political motive

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The public prosecutor general’s office in Munich on Monday took over the investigation into the stabbing deaths of two Ukrainian men in southern Germany because of a possible political motivation for the crime, German news agency dpa reported. However, a political motivation cannot be ruled out and investigations are being carried out in all directions,” the Munich public …

Two Ukrainian stabbed to death by Russian man in Germany, police report
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Ukrainian stabbed to death by Russian man in Germany, police report

The Independent  

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German police arrest a Russian man in connection with the fatal stabbings of 2 Ukrainian men
7 months, 3 weeks ago

German police arrest a Russian man in connection with the fatal stabbings of 2 Ukrainian men

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Two Ukrainian men were stabbed to death in southern Germany, police said Sunday, and a Russian man was arrested by authorities as a possible suspect in the killings. Shortly after the slayings on Saturday evening, the police arrested a 57-year-old Russian on suspicion of murder, German news agency dpa reported. More than 1 million Ukrainian refugees came to …

Russia Ukraine War: Ex-Russian soldiers to testify against Russia on war crimes
1 year ago

Russia Ukraine War: Ex-Russian soldiers to testify against Russia on war crimes

Firstpost  

Salikov told Dutch television program EenVandaag in an interview broadcast on Monday that he was ready to fully cooperate with the ICC and had personally witnessed “cruelties against civilians” A legal source Netherlands told Reuters on Tuesday that a former Russian soldier has applied for asylum in the country and plans to testify before the International Criminal Court regarding war …

US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion
1 year ago

US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine have been charged with war crimes in a first-of-its-kind case, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday. It is the first prosecution against members of the Russian armed forces in connection with atrocities during Moscow’s war against Ukraine and it is the first time the Justice …

U.S. files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing American in Ukraine
1 year ago

U.S. files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing American in Ukraine

LA Times  

Gen. Merrick Garland speaks at a news conference as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, left, and FBI Director Christopher A. Wray look on. The Justice Department on Wednesday said it had filed war crime charges against four members of the Russian military accused of abducting and torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine, in a case that’s the …

Russian convicted of Kremlin critic’s murder pardoned after fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian convicted of Kremlin critic’s murder pardoned after fighting in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of five men convicted …

Ukraine’s top prosecutor speaks of ‘evil’ Russian atrocities
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine’s top prosecutor speaks of ‘evil’ Russian atrocities

LA Times  

Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin listens before testifying Wednesday at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing in Washington on war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine. Russia’s invading forces are deliberately using rape, torture and kidnapping to try to sow terror among civilians in Ukraine, the top prosecutor in Ukraine told U.S. lawmakers in graphic testimony Wednesday. Prosecutor General Andriy …

Russia Ukraine War: Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia Ukraine War: Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes

Firstpost  

Moscow: 680 Ukrainian officials, including 118 members of the military forces and the defence ministry, have been accused by Russia of violating laws governing the conduct of war, including the use of firearms against civilians, according to a report from the TASS news agency on Monday. The charges against the Ukrainian officials included the “employment of forbidden means and tactics …

US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

Associated Press  

MUNICH — The United States has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris said Saturday, insisting that “justice must be served” to the perpetrators. She also cited “execution-style killings, beatings, and electrocution.” The Biden administration formally determined last March that Russian troops had committed war crimes in Ukraine and said it would work …

Russia accuses Ukraine of executing more than 10 POWs
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia accuses Ukraine of executing more than 10 POWs

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s defence ministry cited a video circulating on their social media which shows the execution of 12 soldiers. Russia’s defence ministry on Friday accused Ukraine of executing more than 10 Russian prisoners of war in what Moscow said constituted a “war crime”, the latest allegation of abuse in the nearly nine-month-long war. “This brutal murder of Russian servicemen is neither …

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 21)
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 21)

NPR  

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today Enlarge this image toggle caption Nariman El-Mofty/AP Nariman El-Mofty/AP As Tuesday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day: U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland visited Ukraine for discussions with Ukraine's top prosecutor on suspected Russian war crimes. The U.S. is already sending money to Ukraine to …

DA: Ukrainian stabs Ukrainian at bar, thinking he’s Russian
2 years, 6 months ago

DA: Ukrainian stabs Ukrainian at bar, thinking he’s Russian

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Anger over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine turned bloody in a Brooklyn karaoke bar, with one Ukrainian patron stabbing another Ukrainian man in the face and neck after wrongly insisting the man was Russian, authorities said. At a previous court appearance, lawyer Arthur Gershfeld described the clash as a “disputed argument between people” and said Sulyma is the …

Russian soldier on trial asks victim’s widow to forgive him
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian soldier on trial asks victim’s widow to forgive him

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since the start of the war in Ukraine testified Thursday that he shot a civilian on orders from two officers and pleaded for his victim’s widow to forgive him. Looking subdued, Shishimarin said he at first disobeyed his immediate commanding officer’s order to shoot the unarmed civilian but …

Russian soldier pleads guilty at Ukraine war crimes trial
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian soldier pleads guilty at Ukraine war crimes trial

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing an unarmed civilian. “So it’s not correct to say that there was some sort of order.” Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova previously said her office was readying war crimes cases against 41 Russian soldiers for offenses that included …

Russian soldier pleads guilty during war crimes trial
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian soldier pleads guilty during war crimes trial

The Hindu  

A Kyiv district court met on Wednesday to begin hearing its first war crimes trial against a Russian soldier who took part in Moscow's February 24 invasion, a case of huge symbolic value for Ukraine. Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old Russian tank commander held in Ukraine, is charged with murdering a 62-year-old civilian in the northeast Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on …

Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing of Ukrainian civilian during early days of invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing of Ukrainian civilian during early days of invasion

ABC  

A 21-year-old Russian soldier has pleaded guilty in a Ukrainian court to killing an unarmed civilian, in the first trial since the Moscow-ordered invasion. Key points: Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a civilian who was walking down the footpath He faces life in prison for the crime A further 40 cases are being prepared by Ukrainian prosecutors against Russians involved …

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A 21-year-old Russian soldier went on trial Friday in Kyiv for the killing of an unarmed Ukrainian civilian, marking the first war crime prosecution of a member of the Russian military from 11 weeks of bloodshed in Ukraine. Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova’s office has said it is looking into more than 10,700 potential war crimes involving more …

Ukraine puts Russian solider accused of war crime on trial
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine puts Russian solider accused of war crime on trial

India TV News  

Highlights The trial of a Russian soldier accused of killing a Ukrainian civilian opened Friday Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head The killing occurred in the early days of the war, The trial of a Russian soldier accused of killing a Ukrainian civilian opened Friday, the first war crimes trial since …

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial over Russian invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial over Russian invasion

The Hindu  

Ukraine will launch its first war crimes trial over Moscow's ongoing invasion, bringing a 21-year-old Russian soldier to the stand, Kyiv's top prosecutor announced Wednesday. More than 10,700 alleged war crimes involving 622 suspects have been registered with the prosecutor's office. Kyiv and Washington have repeatedly accused Russian troops of committing war crimes since the February 24 invasion. Britain and …

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of Russian soldier
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of Russian soldier

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutors say 21-year-old Vadim Shyshimarin is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian. Ukraine will launch its first war crimes trial over Moscow’s ongoing invasion, bringing a 21-year-old Russian soldier to the stand, Kyiv’s top prosecutor has announced. Vadim Shyshimarin is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian on February 28, firing an automatic rifle from a car window to …

Vadim Krasikov: Russian on trial accused of state-ordered killing in Berlin in broad daylight
4 years, 2 months ago

Vadim Krasikov: Russian on trial accused of state-ordered killing in Berlin in broad daylight

The Independent  

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