Ukraine Jails Russian Soldier for War Crime

Ukrainian Court Sentences Russian Soldier to Life for Killing POW: A Historic VerdictIn a groundbreaking decision, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier, Dmitry Kurashov, to life imprisonment for murdering a Ukrainian prisoner of war. Kurashov was found guilty of shooting Vitalii Hodniuk, who had surrendered in January 2024. This marks the first time Ukraine has jailed someone for killing a POW, as Russian forces have been accused of executing many Ukrainian prisoners, but usually, the suspects are outside Ukraines jurisdiction. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission reported a rise in alleged executions of Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian forces, which is strictly forbidden by international law. Ukraines commitment to holding individuals accountable for such grave offenses is highlighted by this historic verdict.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.