UN Accuses Russia of Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine

A recent report from the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has concluded that Russia's widespread and systematic use of enforced disappearances and torture against Ukrainian civilians constitutes crimes against humanity. The report details numerous cases where civilians, including local authorities and journalists, were abducted or detained in regions under Russian control, often leading to deportation to Russia where they faced further abuse. Many individuals remain missing, leaving their families in a state of uncertainty, as Russian authorities have provided inadequate responses to inquiries about their whereabouts. The Commission emphasizes the need for accountability and the importance of addressing these violations to support peace processes. Russia has dismissed the report as biased and politicized while continuing to deny allegations of torture. International responses have called for deeper investigations into these human rights abuses.