At 23:46, Ukraine: Russian forces reportedly execute 93 captive soldiers as prisoners of war
Law Enforcement Agencies Have Substantial Proof of Mass Executions of Ukrainian Prisoners of War by Russian Forces
Ukraine's Chief Prosecutor's Office's War Department Head, Yuri Belousov, disclosed to a national broadcast that they now have information on 93 of their soldiers who were executed on the battlefield. Belousov emphasized that over 80% of Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed this year, with the trend beginning in November 2023. "The attitude of Russian soldiers towards our prisoners has worsened," he stated.
22:14 Report: Potential Concessions by Kyiv for NATO Membership Negotiations?
Ukraine is resolute in its aim to regain the territories occupied by Russia in the past decade, but how? The challenges of personnel, weapons, and Western alliance support persist. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy now claims that Kyiv is preparing "significant decisions" with the United States and other nations for the Contact Group meeting in Ramstein on October 12. Ukraine's new approach, as reported by the Financial Times, entails seeking assistance from allies to bring Russia to the negotiating table. Western diplomats and an increasing number of Ukrainian officials believe that substantial security guarantees could lay the groundwork for a negotiated resolution, with Russia retaining factual control over all or part of the Ukrainian territory it currently occupies. Conversations also cover the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO in exchange.
21:23 Experts: Russia Loses Three Times More Equipment, Ukraine Waits for Tank Deliveries
Russia is losing, on average, three times more equipment than Ukraine and is "persistently reducing its stocks of inherited Soviet equipment, while its production, like Ukraine's, only makes up a marginal proportion of what it's losing," says Jakub Janowski, an analyst based in Prague who works for the Dutch open-source intelligence monitoring group Oryx. Although Russia currently has an advantage in mobilization potential, workforce, and production capacity, Polish analyst and Rochan Consulting director Konrad Muzyka warns that time is on Russia's side. Janowski believes that while Russia has more soldiers and greater firepower, it could face significant problems if the West increases its support. Moreover, Ukraine is still awaiting promised military equipment deliveries, including at least 280 tanks, 480 armored fighting vehicles, 1200 troop carriers, and 180 mobile artillery vehicles, according to Oryx.
20:34 Ukraine Claims Downing of Russian Bomber, Images Show Wreckage
Ukrainian forces claim to have shot down a Russian combat aircraft. The bomber was hit near the city of Kostiantyniwka in the Donetsk province, according to the local military administration head. Photos reveal charred remnants of an aircraft that crashed into a house, igniting it.
19:54 Analyst: "Unrealistic for Ukraine to match Russia in manpower"In order to gain the upper hand in the conflict against Russia, Ukraine must employ "unconventional" strategies, states Dmytro Schmajlo, co-founder and managing director of the Kyiv-based think tank "Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center". This includes long-range attacks. By executing artillery and missile strikes, Ukraine could have jeopardized Russian logistics hubs and supply routes for several months during the fall 2022 counteroffensive, forcing Russian troops out of parts of the Kherson and Kharkiv regions. "It's unrealistic for Ukraine to compete with Russia in terms of manpower," says Schmajlo. Hence, the focus should be on sabotaging the enemy's logistics and targeting the "core of the military-industrial complex" beneath it. Currently, Ukraine is utilizing its domestically developed long-range drones to attack targets deep within Russia, surpassing 1,000 kilometers. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this demonstrates Ukraine's capacity to strike Russian territory; nevertheless, Western precision weapons with greater range could inflict significantly more damage. The Western alliance is hesitant to allow the use of Western weapons for this purpose due to fears of escalating the conflict. According to Schmajlo, their deployment could have a decisive impact on the frontlines within a few months.
19:20 Röttgen: "Solution will be political, but has military prerequisite"CDU foreign policy expert Röttgen tamps down expectations of a swift peace. "Diplomacy will only succeed when Putin understands that he will achieve nothing with war," he tells "Der Spiegel": "The West is doing too little to ensure that this realization occurs," he criticizes. "The solution will be political. However, it has a military precondition: It's not about regaining all Ukrainian territories. Rather, it's about Ukraine achieving the military advantage until Putin acknowledges: There's nothing more to gain from war." For this, Ukraine requires consistent and effective support.
18:36 Ukraine: Over 500,000 Explosives Discovered and DisarmedThe Ukrainian demining crews have located and neutralized more than 533,200 explosive devices since the initiation of Russia's full-scale invasion, as reported by the Emergency Service. They have managed to clear 148,858 hectares of land of mines and 4,018 aerial bombs. In the last 24 hours, the emergency service units attended to 173 calls and neutralized and disposed of 293 explosive devices, including two aerial bombs. The heavily impacted areas were Kharkiv (35,815 times), Kherson (16,560 times), Donetsk (14,826 times), Kyiv (11,393 times), Mykolaiv (9,360 times), Chernihiv (6,948 times), and Sumy (4,425 times). Ukraine is currently the most mine-affected nation globally. Over the past two years, Ukrainian defense ministry experts have demined 30,000 square kilometers of land, which is approximately the size of Belgium or Moldova. Since 2022, around 174,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory have been tainted with explosives.
17:54 NATO Veteran Stoltenberg Opines on Ukraine's Potential MembershipUp until now, the standard was that Ukraine should join NATO mid-term, provided the conflict with Russia ceased. Ukraine strives to control all its territory before this eventuality takes place. Recently, Jens Stoltenberg, the previous head of the defense alliance, suggested a possible approach for Ukrainian entry that could occur earlier. According to Stoltenberg, the region of Ukraine deemed to be part of NATO need not necessarily coincide with the internationally recognized borders. Instead, "You need a line that defines when Article 5 comes into effect, and Ukraine must control all the territory up to that border." Article 5 is the mutual defense clause that obliges other states to militarily defend the member. Stoltenberg recalled West Germany viewing East Germany as part of a larger Germany, yet NATO only safeguarded West Germany. He also pointed out that the U.S. gives protection guarantees to Japan, not for territories such as the Kuril Islands, which Japan considers its own but is controlled by Russia. Ukraine officially applied for NATO membership in 2022, with currently around one-fifth of Ukrainian territory under Russian control.
17:19 CDU Politician Röttgen Dismisses Scholz's "Fear Mongering"CDU foreign policy expert Norbert Röttgen accuses Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz of perpetuating a fear-inducing rhetoric that is undermining people's willingness to continue assisting Ukraine with weapons. Röttgen argues that Scholz contributes to this negative sentiment by posing dangers to every action intended to support Ukraine as seemingly perilous, when, in fact, the Russian aggression is the root cause. Röttgen condemns the adoption of the aggressive rhetoric of the aggressor and conveying it to Germans as the Chancellor's authority. "A Chancellor should not be influenced by fear. He should not base his political actions on fear."
16:44 Ukraine Anticipates Russian Onslaught on Major City of SaporizhzhiaAs per the Ukrainian military command, Russian troops are getting ready for an imminent offensive towards the significant city of Saporizhzhia. This advance would aim to disrupt supply lines to the eastern defensive sectors surrounding the Donbass, claims military representative Vladislav Voloshin. "The situation there is challenging, as demonstrated by the ongoing counter-battery fire, as well as the shelling of our positions and assaults on our lines," he explains. Counter-battery fire entails artillery fire targeting identified enemy artillery positions. Additionally, there are intense aerial and missile strikes on this part of Saporizhzhia south of the city: "The situation there is rather volatile." In the Saporizhzhia area, Russian forces have seized the southern region with the same-named nuclear power plant, albeit not the city itself.
16:17 Speculations: Russia Misfires Novel Stealth DroneRussian forces are reported to have lost a novel stealth drone in Ukraine's airspace, according to various pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian Telegram channels. The unmanned combat aircraft, an S-70 Okhotnik, allegedly fired cluster bombs at Ukrainian positions before being brought down by friendly Russian fire to avert capture by Ukrainian forces. This advanced drone has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms and is expected to enter mass production before the end of this year, as per Russian reports.
15:44 Allegations: Half of Russia's Artillery Shells Originate from North KoreaHalf of Russia's artillery shells utilized in Ukraine come from North Korea, "The Times" claims, based on intelligence from Western agencies. North Korea supposedly provides about 3 million shells to Moscow annually, with a substantial portion being substandard. Despite their questionable quality, these shells have played a vital role in Russia's eastward advance, particularly in the capture of Wuhledar in the Donetsk region. As Russia's munitions stockpiles deteriorate due to heavy use in Ukraine, North Korea has emerged as Russia's primary external weapons supplier. In August, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that North Korea had acquired technology from Russia to assist in using spy satellites, tanks, and aircraft in exchange for artillery shells. In June, the two nations signed a military defense agreement.
15:16 Russia Deploys Unidentified Drones Against UkraineYuriy Ihnat, former air force spokesman, informed "The Kyiv Independent" that the Russian military is increasingly using unnamed drone models against Ukraine. Ihnat failed to specify the type of these drones. Russia has escalated its drone assaults lately, with urban areas in Ukraine being targeted daily since September, marking the first such occurrence since the full-scale invasion. This trend persisted into October.
14:51 Kara-Mursa Awarded: "A Struggle Between Good and Evil"Russian Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Mursa and his wife Yevgeniya were bestowed the human rights prize by the Bruno Kreisky Foundation in Vienna. The couple advocates for the release of other detainees in Russia. Prisoners like Moscow district council member Alexey Gorinov and Siberian journalist Maria Ponomarenko's lives hang in the balance. Both are serving lengthy sentences for criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Kara-Mursa himself spent a prolonged period in Russian imprisonment and was released in August via a prisoner exchange. The Kara-Mursas urge Western politicians to take a more proactive stance: "In the face of a genuine struggle between good and evil, dictators unite and threaten the survival of democracy worldwide, you can't be neutral," Yevgeniya Kara-Mursa expresses.
14:23 Concerns Over Long-Range Missiles? Russia Reportedly Relocates Personnel and EquipmentThe partisan group Atesh, operating in Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine, reports the relocation of military equipment and personnel to secured locations in Mariupol. "Due to the threat posed by the Ukrainian army's long-range missiles, Russian military commanders express genuine concern about the safety of their troops and have no other option but to relocate their positions," the group states. They aim to continue identifying movement routes and relay information to the Ukrainian army.
13:45 "Herculean Efforts" - Ukraine Aims to Recapture Gas PlatformsThe Ukrainian state border guard has released a video of a joint operation with the military intelligence service to recapture gas platforms in the Black Sea near Snake Island. "With herculean efforts, we have seized some of these strategically crucial facilities that function as our naval strongholds and brought them under our control. Should we retain them, we can control a significant portion of the water area and reinforce our defense," the caption reads.
13:18 Russian Prosecutors Seek Seven Years for 72-Year-Old AmericanRussian prosecutors are demanding a seven-year prison term for a 72-year-old American for his involvement in Ukraine's defense against Moscow's war. He is expected to serve his sentence in a penal colony for hardened criminals, Russian news agency Interfax reports, citing the prosecution's plea. The prosecution took into account the man's age and confession as mitigating circumstances. The trial is being held behind closed doors. Reports suggest that the man, originally from Michigan, had been living in Ukraine since 2014. Following Russia's attack on the country, he joined a territorial defense battalion in the eastern Ukrainian city of Isyum. The city fell under Russian control shortly after the war's outbreak. In the ensuing conflict, the American was captured by Russian forces in April 2022.
12:50 Known Russian Propaganda Channel Disappears from X PlatformOne of the most prominent Russian propaganda channels, Rybar, is no longer available on the X platform. The channel with over 1.3 million subscribers announced on Telegram that it had been blocked and expressed frustration with Elon Musk. The reasons remain unclear. Rybar describes itself as the "most frequently cited Russian Telegram channel in foreign media" and claims to cover military analysis, information warfare, and visual propaganda.
12:03 Russian Combat Aircraft Reportedly DownedUkraine might have successfully downed another Russian combat aircraft. The incident is currently being discussed on social media, also reported by the Eastern European medium Nexta. However, there is no official confirmation yet. It is said to have been downed over Kostyantynivka. Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko speculates that it could also have been friendly fire - a hit by the Russians.
11:44 TASS: Russian Troops Capture Village in Eastern UkraineAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian troops have captured the village of Schelanne Druhe in eastern Ukraine, TASS reports. The village is located in the Donetsk region, which is partly under Russian control. Reports on the conflict's progression cannot be independently verified.
11:32 Post-War Order: Merz Proposes Contact Group of Germany, France, UK, and PolandUnion's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz proposes a contact group consisting of Germany, France, the UK, and Poland to devise proposals for a European post-war order following the Ukraine conflict. "Two conditions for cooperation and the development of proposals are indispensable: proposals for a peace plan must never be presented by Germany alone, but always in close coordination with these European partners," the CDU chairman writes in a newsletter. "And in the Eastern and Central European states, especially in Ukraine, the impression must never be created that the political map of Europe is being redrawn over their heads." Alongside the USA, these four countries "possess sufficient political, economic, and military potential and capabilities" to influence the shaping of Europe's post-war political order.
11:15 Ukraine Outlines Strategy for Upcoming Crucial Ramstein Meeting in GermanyNext week, the inaugural Ramstein meeting at the head of state and government level is set to take place. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy plans to present his "victory strategy," which includes clear, tangible steps towards a just end to the war. A corresponding video hints at Kyiv's reliance: weapons supplied by allies to compel Russia into peace through strength. The video features fighter jets, tanks, and artillery repeatedly. The narrative states, "We require potent long-range capabilities and a solidification of our frontline positions." Additionally, aerial footage of reportedly destroyed Russian ammunition depots can be seen. Eliminating these depots is a crucial method of curbing Russia's ability to maintain its aggressive war campaign. However, these depots are usually situated far behind the front lines and are robustly protected, necessitating long-range weapons with high explosion power.
10:42 "Erodes Economic Autonomy" - Chinese Companies Fortify Presence in RussiaThe former Chief of the National Bank of Ukraine, Kyrylo Shevchenko, remarks on the platform X that China is intensifying its influence on Russia's economy. In 2022, 34% of new companies are under Chinese ownership, an increase from 13% in 2021. "There's been a monthly surge in registrations to 200, with wholesale accounting for 26% of sales," Shevchenko articulates. "The dominance of corporations in vital sectors like automotive sales erodes Russia's economic autonomy," he adds.
10:08 "Reckless in Multiple Ways" - Kretschmer, Woidke, and Voigt's Plea Sparks OutrageThe European Affairs Committee chairman in the Bundestag, Anton Hofreiter, critiques the call by Saxony and Brandenburg ministers, Michael Kretschmer and Dietmar Woidke, along with CDU chairman of Thuringia, Mario Voigt, for increased diplomatic intervention in the Ukraine conflict as "reckless in multiple ways". "It weakens support for Ukraine - at least in the public perception. And it propels Putin to continue the war," Hofreiter conveyed to Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland. Critics accuse the politicians of pandering to the BSW with the call, aiming to eventual form coalitions in the three eastern German federal states. Kretschmer, Woidke, and Voigt advocated for a ceasefire in Ukraine and urged the federal government to engage Russia in negotiations in a FAZ guest article. The Russian side has routinely put forth ultimatums for Ukraine, while also expressing intentions to adhere to all war objectives.
09:31 Left-wing Activist Regrets Participation in "Peace Demonstration" in BerlinThe Russian invasion of Ukraine, with its devastating toll of tens of thousands of casualties, has polarized left-wing circles. Some dismiss or even deny Russia's culpability, while simultaneously endorsing Ukraine's compliance with invading Russian forces. Left-wing member Max S. from Saxony-Anhalt expressed remorse on Facebook for participating in the recent "peace protest" in Berlin. He decries the jeering and heckling towards SPD politician Ralf Stegner, who spoke of an attack war. He was also alarmed by "warmonger" calls from BSW members. "Ukraine has a right to self-defense," he said. That those who identify the aggressor are booed "should not be acceptable in a 'peace movement'," he added. He avowed that he would not attend such a "peace protest" again.
08:49 Former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg Owns Up to Weapons MisstepFormer NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admits that Ukraine was not adequately equipped with weapons. In an interview with the "Financial Times", he acknowledged, "I believe we all need to acknowledge that we didn't supply them with enough weapons prior to the invasion. And we should have supplied them with more modern weapons post-invasion. I bear some responsibility." Stoltenberg also stated that there had already been a significant debate preceding the Russian attack in February 2022 about whether Kyiv should be provided with weapons. Most allies were opposed to it at the time - "they had grave fears of the consequences".
08:07 Ukraine Launches Drone Attacks on Russian Region VoronezhAccording to Voronezh region governor Alexander Gusev, overnight drone assaults originating from Ukraine targeted several companies allegedly manufacturing civilian products. There's one reported injury and a fire has broken out, Gusev reported. Social media is flooded with videos of fires, however unverified. Traditionally, Russian authorities downplay the effects of Ukrainian attacks.
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07:31 Russian Defense Ministry Releases Odd Video of Anti-Drone Evasion Training
The Russian Defense Ministry has published a video showcasing Russian soldiers practicing to dodge drone strikes. Drones pose a significant threat on the battlefield. The most effective method to counter them is through electronic jammers. If this method fails, there are limited options to defend against them. Shooting down a drone with regular infantry weapons is extremely challenging, shotguns offer the best opportunity. In the Russian video, a soldier briefly dodges an attack by rolling on the ground, while another throws his rifle into the air to strike a drone. Similar scenarios have been spotted in numerous frontline videos, where drones typically continue to explode.
Russia's brutal war tactics, characterized by mass forced assaults, are evident in the data shared by an OSINT expert from the Oryx project. According to this data, the Russian military is experiencing devastating losses near Pokrovsk, the war's current focal point, which far surpass those of Ukraine. In the last year, the number of destroyed, abandoned, damaged, and captured tanks on the Russian side is 539, compared to 92 on the Ukrainian side. To succeed in attacking defenders, an attacker typically needs a threefold superiority. However, the gaps are significant in armored combat vehicles like APCs, where the numbers stand at 1020 to 138. These losses are labeled as "exceptionally high" by former US Marine Rob Lee from the Foreign Policy Research Institute. OSINT experts normally rely on freely available image and video material from online sources to gather their data, suggesting that the actual losses could be even higher.
06:06 18-25 Year-Olds Potentially to Be Drafted? Former Commander Saluschnyj Disagrees
Valeriy Saluschnyj, the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and current Ukrainian ambassador to the United Kingdom, advocates against lowering the mobilization age. Saluschnyj believes that the 18-25 age group is crucial for Ukraine's future, and the mobilization age should only be lowered in extreme circumstances, according to Unian, citing Bukvy. "The 18-25 age group should be safeguarded as much as possible. That's why, when I was commander-in-chief, I always opposed mobilizing individuals under 25, because we need Ukraine in the years 20 and 30," Saluschnyj explained. There are voices in Ukraine that advocate for lowering the mobilization age to recruit more soldiers.
05:29 Second Attempt: Ukrainian Volunteer Legion to be Established in Poland
Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski announced on Friday that the Ukrainian consulate in Lublin was recruiting Ukrainian volunteers residing in Poland to be trained by the Polish armed forces. Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that Poland was prepared to start training in September, but a shortage of volunteers delayed the initiation of training: "At that time, not enough volunteers expressed interest. As far as I know, Ukraine has now taken steps to inform, recruit, and promote this process, so we can expect results," Kosiniak-Kamysz said to Wnp.pl. The legion was presented in July as a volunteer military unit, composed of Ukrainian men residing in Poland, and trained by the Polish armed forces.
04:00 Former NATO Chief Stoltenberg Regrets West's Delayed ResponseFormer NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg admitted in an interview with the "Financial Times" that the delay in providing military support to Ukraine during his tenure as the alliance's leader was his biggest regret. Stoltenberg believes that it could have significantly fortified Ukraine's defense. "If there's one thing I regret, in a way, and see much more clearly now, it's that we should have given Ukraine much more military support much earlier," Stoltenberg said. "The deployment of lethal weapons was a significant debate. Most allies were against it before the invasion... they had immense concerns about the consequences. I'm proud of what we've done, but it would have been a considerable advantage if we had started earlier. It might have even averted the invasion or at least made it much more challenging for them to carry out what they did," Stoltenberg added.
02:01 Russian Elite Units Report Significant Casualties in Wuhledar BattleAs reported by BBC News Russia on Friday, Russian elite troops have reportedly suffered four times as many losses in the year-long fighting around Wuhledar in the Donetsk region as they did in the ten years of the Second Chechen War. The Kyiv forces declared their withdrawal from the strategic settlement in the Donetsk region on Wednesday after Russian troops overran the city's flanks and entered Wuhledar itself. The Russian armed forces' elite 155th and 40th brigades, also known as the "Black Berets," were involved in the assault on the city. According to BBC, at least 211 marines from the 155th Brigade were killed, with another 42 listed as missing, surpassing the unit's losses during the decades-long Second Chechen War (1999-2009). BBC reporters also documented the death of 72 Russian soldiers from the 40th Brigade.
23:55 Opposition Figures in Belarus Convicted for Alleged Sabotage Attack - Sentences Span up to 25 YearsA court in Belarus sentenced 12 opposition leaders to prison terms ranging from two to 25 years on Friday for allegedly orchestrating a sabotage attack on a Russian military aircraft in February 2023. Only five of the convicted are currently in Belarus, while the remaining seven were tried in absentia. Nikolai Schwets, the alleged mastermind of the attack, who left Belarus in the summer as part of a prisoner exchange with Ukraine, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. In February 2023, pro-Ukrainian activists claimed responsibility for destroying a Russian military aircraft at the Matschulischtschi airport near Minsk. It was reported to be a reconnaissance aircraft of the type A-50.
22:19 Update: Russia aims to hire 225,000 temporary soldiers over the next 3 yearsThe Russian Ministry of Defense allegedly intends to enlist at least 225,000 temporary soldiers within the upcoming 3 years, as reported by the independent Russian news platform "Impartial Insights". This is indicated by the proposed budget for the years 2025 to 2027. Approximately $335 million USD is allocated annually for one-time bonuses upon enlistment agreement signing.
21:44 Romania: Remnants of Russian drone found on NATO territoryRomanian authorities have reported finding remnants of a Russian drone within their territory. The Ministry of Defense confirmed finding debris from a Russian drone in an area close to the Litcov Canal near the Ukrainian border. Investigations are ongoing. A week prior, there was an incident involving a Russian drone, which may have momentarily entered Romanian airspace. The drone is suspected to have been involved in an assault on the Ukrainian city of Izmail. Izmail is situated on the Danube, with Romania situated on the opposite side of the river at that particular point.
21:10 Johnson: In Trump's presidency, Putin wouldn't have initiated the conflictFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes it's not coincidental that Russia did not invade Ukraine while Donald Trump was U.S. President. "One of the advantages of Trump was his unrelenting unpredictability," he states to the "Telegraph". He speculates that Russia wouldn't have invaded Ukraine if Trump were president. "From Putin's standpoint, there was a genuine apprehension that Trump would perceive an attack on a European nation as an insult to America and the global order, prompting him to respond harshly," Johnson suggests, according to the "Telegraph". He thinks that Trump's unpredictability alone would have been enough to deter Putin from engaging in war with a sovereign nation.
20:03 Mayor: Russians 7 kilometers from PokrovskRussian forces are reportedly moving towards Pokrovsk, currently positioned just 7 kilometers from the city boundaries, as per Mayor Serhii Dobriak on Ukrainian television. Previously, it was revealed that they were approximately 10 kilometers away. The mayor reports on bombardment incidents, with two attacks on the city center alone yesterday. Now, around 80% of the city's critical infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed. "The adversary leaves us without power, water, and gas. This is preparing us for winter," he explains. Despite evacuation recommendations, more than 13,000 individuals still reside in Pokrovsk, including approximately a hundred children. Before the conflict, the city had 60,000 residents.
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The international community should put pressure on Russia to respect the Geneva Conventions, as their military forces have been accused of mass executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Given the escalating conflict and alleged war crimes, it is crucial for the international community to strengthen military support to Ukraine, especially in the area of long-range weaponry, to help deter further human rights violations.
