Ukraine Transfers Alleged Russian War Criminal to Lithuania for Prosecution

Ukraine has transferred a captured Russian soldier to Lithuania for prosecution, marking a historic legal move against alleged war crimes amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

• Lithuania has received a Russian marine from Ukraine, accused of committing war crime acts involving torture and illegal detention at a facility in Melitopol airport in 2022.
• This transfer is noted as the first instance where a captured prisoner of war from Russia is being prosecuted in a third country, highlighting international legal efforts.
• The prosecutor in Lithuania stated that this case underscores the commitment to accountability for war crime violations occurring during Russias invasion of Ukraine.