UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzrova documents systematic torture, sexual violence, abuse and illegal prosecution of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held by Russia. According to Ukrainian authorities, at least 438 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity or custody. The report says Russia has prosecuted Ukrainian servicemen, including Azov fighters, on charges of "terrorism" and continues to detain civilians. He also cites the death in captivity of journalist Victoria Roshchina. Katzrova called for an independent investigation, accountability through the ICC and universal jurisdiction, and targeted sanctions against Russian security officials, judges, prosecutors and medical staff involved in the abuse.

UN Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzrova documents systematic torture, sexual violence, abuse and illegal prosecution of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held by Russia. According to Ukrainian authorities, at least 438 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity or custody. The report says Russia has prosecuted Ukrainian servicemen, including Azov fighters, on charges of "terrorism" and continues to detain civilians. He also cites the death in captivity of journalist Victoria Roshchina. Katzrova called for an independent investigation, accountability through the ICC and universal jurisdiction, and targeted sanctions against Russian security officials, judges, prosecutors and medical staff involved in the abuse.