Trials of Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Russia: Decay of the Combatant’s Immunity

21 Aug 2023

Captured members of UAF units - including the Azof and Aidar battalions - qualify as POWs and should be protected from prosecution for lawful acts of war by the combatant’s privilege. The post Trials of Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Russia: Decay of the Combatant’s Immunity appeared first on Just Security.
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Maksym Vishchyk

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