Captured, imprisoned and tortured: Russia 'ignores all laws and does whatever it wants' to Ukrainian civilians
Le Monde · 18 May 2026

Captured, imprisoned and tortured: Russia 'ignores all laws and does whatever it wants' to Ukrainian civilians

Since the 2022 invasion, Moscow has been arresting citizens from the occupied territories en masse in an effort to crush all resistance. More than 16,000 people are currently imprisoned, according to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.


AI Translated Summary:
Russia's actions in occupied Ukrainian territories reflect a blatant disregard for international laws, with over 16,000 civilians currently imprisoned. This systematic crackdown aims to eliminate any form of resistance against the invasion.


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