What will be the fate of the Ukrainian prisoners of war? Several weeks after the capture of Mariupol, Russia is preparing to try Ukrainian soldiers “captive by the occupiers” in this city, says Volodymyr Zelensky in his speech on the day. According to New York Timesa “trial” could take place this week, on August 24, Ukraine’s Independence Day.
“No matter what the occupiers think, the reaction of our state will be extremely clear: if this despicable show trial is carried out in violation of all international agreements and norms, if there are abuses… A line will be crossed beyond which any negotiation is impossible”, warns the Ukrainian president this Sunday.
“Russia will disengage from the negotiations, there will be no more discussions,” insists Volodymyr Zelensky.
Cages for Ukrainian prisoners
According to a video broadcast on Russian television and posted online by the New York Times In early August, cages and corridors made of grating and iron are placed inside the Philharmonic in the city of Mariupol, in preparation for a future trial.
However, the American newspaper explains that a blur reigns over the identity of the people who will be tried for “crimes against peace” by “the end of the month.” In fact, Moscow has launched proceedings against hundreds of Ukrainians.
Russia could “do something particularly disgusting” and “cruel” next week in Ukraine, when the latter celebrates its Independence Day, the Ukrainian president already warned on Saturday night.
In early July, the European Court of Human Rights urged Moscow to respect the rights of prisoners of war.
Source: BFM TV
