Is Russia Committing War Crimes in Ukraine?
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Is Russia Committing War Crimes in Ukraine?

April 8, 2022 5:26 pm (EST)

Is Russia Committing War Crimes in Ukraine?
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Russian forces have been accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine, including an apparent massacre in the city of Bucha and the bombing of a maternity hospital in Mariupol. What’s the difference between these types of grave crimes, and who has the authority to prosecute them?

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