Prosecutor General Kostin: Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon

Prosecutor General Kostin: Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon

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Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin has stated that Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon of war.

As the Prosecutor General's Office posted on Telegram, Kostin discussed numerous international crimes committed by the Russian army in Ukraine, including sexual violence, with British MP Alicia Kearns at a meeting in Munich.

"Russia uses sexual violence as a weapon of war. We record such cases wherever the Russian military was stationed," Kostin said.

Read also: 155 cases of sexual violence by invaders registered in Ukraine

It is noted that the parties also discussed ways of bringing criminals to justice and getting compensation for damages at the expense of the aggressor state.

Read also: Prosecutor General’s Office works towards creating Center for Russia’s Crime of Aggression

As reported, the Prosecutor General's Office works towards creating the Center on the Crime of Aggression of the Russian Federation.

Photo: gp.gov.ua

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