Admin l Wednesday, August 24, 2022
WASHINGTON – The United States has condemned attempt by Russia to set up a military tribunal in Mariupol to try Ukraine soldiers for war crimes.
According to Department Spokesman, Ned Price by planning to hold so-called “tribunals” in Russia-controlled Mariupol against Ukraine’s brave defenders, the Kremlin is attempting to deflect responsibility for President Putin’s war of aggression and distract from overwhelming evidence of the atrocities Russian forces have committed in Ukraine.
He said the planned show trials are illegitimate and a mockery of justice. “We strongly condemn them. All members of Ukraine’s armed forces, including domestic and foreign volunteers incorporated into the armed forces, are entitled to prisoner of war status if they are captured and must be afforded the treatment and protections commensurate with that status, according to the Geneva Conventions.
“We call on Moscow to comply with its obligations under international law”, he said adding that the United States will continue to firmly stand with the Ukrainian people as they defend their freedom.
