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Ukraine: Russian forces extrajudicially executing civilians in apparent war crimes – new testimony

Russian military forces have extrajudicially executed civilians in Ukraine in apparent war crimes, Amnesty International said today as it published...

Ukraine: Apparent war crimes by Russian forces in Bucha must be investigated

Following reports of apparent war crimes committed by Russian military forces against civilians in Bucha, Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty...

Ukraine: Russia’s cruel siege warfare tactics unlawfully killing civilians – new testimony and investigation

The Russian military’s siege warfare tactics in Ukraine, marked by relentless indiscriminate attacks on densely-populated areas, are unlawfully killing civilians in several cities, Amnesty...

“Everything is on fire”: One month since the Russian invasion of Ukraine

On the night of 24 February, I couldn’t sleep, constantly checking Twitter and looking for any signs that the long-predicted...

Ukraine: Activists across the globe call on Russia to end its all-out assault on human rights

On 24 March, Amnesty International will stage a Global Day of Action to demand that Russia end its invasion of...

Poland: Authorities must act to protect people fleeing Ukraine from further suffering

The Polish authorities must relieve volunteers from the responsibility of receiving people fleeing from Ukraine and address the chaotic and...

Ukraine: Beleaguered town of Izium at breaking point after constant attack from Russian forces – new testimony

Civilians in Izium in Kharkiv Region in eastern Ukraine are on the brink of a humanitarian disaster as Russian forces...

Russia’s withdrawal from Council of Europe a tragedy for victims of Kremlin’s abuses

Reacting to the Russian government’s decision to withdraw from the Council of Europe, and its declared intention to denounce the...

Russia: Authorities block Amnesty International’s Russian-language website

Responding to the Russian authorities’ decision to block access to Amnesty International’s Russian-language website as part of the Kremlin’s assault...

Ukraine: Humanitarian corridors for civilians fleeing Russian attacks must provide safety – new testimonies

Civilians whose homes have been destroyed and others fearing for their lives forced to flee Russian bombardment must be granted...

Russia: Kremlin’s ruthless crackdown stifles independent journalism and anti-war movement

Independent media blocked, more than 150 journalists have fled the country  Facebook and Twitter banned  New legislation punishes independent reporting...

Ukraine: Russian ‘dumb bomb’ airstrike killed civilians in Chernihiv – new investigation and testimony

Attack on March 3 killed people as they queued for bread Lethal air strike may constitute a war crime A...

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