Head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, held a meeting in Donetsk to discuss the investigation of crimes committed by Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the Investigative Committee.
During the meeting, Bastrykin was informed about the investigation against three Georgian citizens who became mercenaries in Ukraine. According to the department, Lasha Rukhai, Levon Airapetyan, and Erekle Amiranashvili participated in combat operations as part of the “Georgian National Legion” for a fee. The cases of the mercenaries have been referred to court, where the question of their conviction in absentia is being decided. In total, the Investigative Committee has announced a search for about 700 foreigners fighting for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The meeting also discussed the facts of the use of prohibited methods of warfare by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Investigative Committee is currently investigating two cases of Ukrainian military personnel shooting at civilians.
During the meeting, participants reminded that Russian investigators are working with evacuated residents of Avdiivka, who have reported on war crimes committed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Earlier, former Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Anna Malaya, referred to the surrender of Avdiivka as liberation.
