Russia’s been accused of committing war crimes in Ukraine. What does that mean?

March 2, 2022

Shannon Longworth

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Lithuania has requested that the International Criminal Court investigate Russia for war crimes as well as crimes against humanity in Ukraine. According to the International Criminal Court (ICC), war crimes include:

Willfull killing–or causing the death of a protected person, like a civilian
Torture
Willfully causing great suffering, or serious injury
Extensive destruction and appropriation of property
Compelling a prisoner of war or other protected person to fight for a hostile power
Willfully depriving a prisoner of war the rights of a fair and regular trial
Unlawful deportation or confinement
Taking hostages
Intentional attacks against civilians, non-military targets, peacekeepers and humanitarian aid
Killing or wounding soldiers who’ve surrendered
Employing poisoned weapons
Rape and sexual slavery
Enforced sterilization
Forced pregnancy
Enlisting children under 15

Many of the crimes involve civilian harm. According to the United Nations, at least 102 civilians have died in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.

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Willfull killing–or causing the death of a protected person, like a civilian
Torture
Willfully causing great suffering, or serious injury
Extensive destruction and appropriation of property
Compelling a prisoner of war or other protected person to fight for a hostile power
Willfully depriving a prisoner of war the rights of a fair and regular trial
Unlawful deportation or confinement
Taking hostages
Intentional attacks against civilians, non-military targets, peacekeepers and humanitarian aid
Killing or wounding soldiers who’ve surrendered
Employing poisoned weapons
Rape and sexual slavery
Enforced sterilization
Forced pregnancy
Enlisting children under 15

Many of the crimes involve civilian harm. According to the United Nations, at least 102 civilians have died in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.

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