UN accuses Ukraine and Russia of arbitrary execution of prisoners
Synopsis by The Moscow Times Mar 25 23
The United Nations on Friday said it was "deeply concerned" by what it described as the summary executions of prisoners of war being carried out by both ...Read full article 
The Moscow Times: UN Says Both Russia and Ukraine Summarily Executing Prisoners of War
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