Key Facts

• While Russian state media portrays the West as unjust and oppressive, Russian forces continue to engage in brutal actions, including the killing of civilians and journalists like Victoria Roshchyna.
• Despite overwhelming evidence of mass atrocities committed by Russian death squads in Ukraine, including looting, sexual violence, and executions, no perpetrators have been held accountable. These actions have been classified as war crimes by independent observers.
• The call for accountability extends beyond Moscow. Pro-Russian Serbian leaders Milorad Dodik and Aleksandar Vučić are also facing accusations of complicity in war crimes. Both leaders, regarded as Kremlin allies, have been accused of supporting Russia’s actions in Ukraine and must be brought to a war tribunal, critics say.

Journalist Roshchyna Dies

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, has died while in Russian custody, Ukrainian officials announced, marking yet another grim chapter in Russia’s violent occupation of eastern Ukraine. Roshchyna, who went missing in August 2023 while reporting from Russian-held territories, was only confirmed to be in detention months later by a letter her father received from Moscow’s Ministry of Defense in April 2024. Her death remains shrouded in secrecy, with Russian authorities refusing to disclose the circumstances surrounding her detention or demise. Roshchyna’s death is part of a broader pattern of brutality by Russian forces, who, under the guise of “liberation,” have been accused of systematic torture, sexual violence, and mass executions of Ukrainian civilians.

Ethnic Cleansing Tactics

Independent observers have classified these acts as clear violations of international law, constituting war crimes. Eyewitness reports describe house-to-house searches where Russian forces executed civilians identified as “traitors,” often in cold blood. Adding to this grim tableau, pro-Russian Serbian leaders Milorad Dodik and Aleksandar Vučić stand accused of complicity in these heinous war crimes. Seen as staunch allies of the Kremlin, both leaders face mounting pressure to answer for their unwavering support of Russia’s brutal actions in Ukraine. Critics insist that they must be held accountable and brought before a war tribunal for their roles in this ongoing tragedy.

War Crimes Justice

Vladimir Putin has unleashed a terrifying wave of ultra-nationalist military units, drawn from the depths of Siberia and populated by a volatile mix of criminals, athletes, and fervent ideologues fiercely loyal to the Kremlin. These notorious forces have earned infamy for their brutal participation in ethnic cleansing campaigns, reminiscent of some of the darkest chapters in history. The tragic death of Victoria Roshchyna serves as a chilling reminder of the perilous landscape that civilians and journalists navigate under Russian occupation, amplifying urgent calls for international justice as Russia relentlessly pursues its violent agenda.