Ukraine's actions on prisoners of war fully meet the requirements of international law – experts

Our side disseminates only data concerning their participation in hostilities and certain aspects of service.

Действия Украины по военнопленным полностью отвечают требованиям международного права — эксперты

Ukraine does not commit acts with Russian prisoners of war that do not meet the requirements of humanitarian law. Experts Inna Zavorotko and Timur Korotky write about this in their article for ZN.UA.

The point is that our side does not disseminate the personal data of prisoners.

“Currently, the content of the materials distributed about Russian prisoners of war concerns their participation in hostilities on the territory of Ukraine and certain aspects of military service. No personal information about the prisoner of war or his place of detention is disclosed.” detaining Russian servicemen and, in fact, in accordance with Article 14 of the Civil Code III responsible for their treatment) are in accordance with the requirements of international humanitarian law, “- said in a statement.

Read also: Suspicions announced in 144 Russian prisoners of war – ZN.UA.

After the Ukrainians began posting videos of captured Russian servicemen and the Ukrainian authorities held press conferences with them, Russia began to complain about Ukraine to international human rights organizations. And so Amnesty International declares the need to comply with the requirements of international humanitarian law when disclosing the identity of prisoners of war in the media.

Read about Inna Zavorotko and Timur Korotky's article “How Ukraine Ensures the Rights of Russian Prisoners of War” on whether our country's actions meet the Geneva Convention.

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Based on materials: ZN.ua

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