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Vadim Shishimarin, a Russian soldier accused of war crimes, stands in the dock during his trial in Ukraine. A police officer is standing behind him.
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UN points to Russian crimes and Ukraine justice challenges

Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a litany of serious abuses against both civilians and combatants, mostly by the Russian side, confirms a recent report based on the findings of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine. The UN also expresses some concerns about Ukraine’s administration of justice.
By Julia Crawford
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