Ukrainian forces have also been accused of executing Russian prisoners of war, but the number of such claims has been much smaller. Yuri Belousov says that the Ukrainian prosecution service treats such accusations "very seriously" and is investigating them - but so far no one has been charged.

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses, indicating that Russian forces have lost 1,820 more soldiers in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 22 December 2024 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses - ed.