The US accuses Russia of diverting attention from its “atrocities” with the “show trials” in Mariupol

Aug. 25 () –

The United States Department of State has assured this Wednesday that the “show trials” that will be held in Mariupol to try the Ukrainian “defenders” are a maneuver by the Kremlin to divert attention from the “overwhelming atrocities” that the forces would be committing. russians

“The planned show trials are illegitimate and a mockery of justice and we strongly condemn them,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.

“All members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including national and foreign volunteers, are entitled to prisoner of war status if captured and must receive the corresponding treatment and protections, according to the Geneva Convention,” they have claimed.

From Washington they have called on Moscow “to comply with its obligations under international law”, while they will continue to “firmly support the Ukrainian people in their defense of their freedom”.

A few days ago, the United Nations also expressed its “concern” about the holding of these judicial processes, considering that war crimes could be being committed against the prisoners.

The United Nations disgraced Russia and the Kremlin-affiliated separatist rebels who classify the prisoners of the Ukrainian side as “war criminals, Nazis and terrorists”, since by doing so they would not be taking into account their presumption of innocence.” They have a due right process and a fair trial,” he stressed.

In recent months there has been speculation about the possibility that the authorities close to Moscow will hold trials against Ukrainian soldiers and prisoners, not only in the city of Mariupol, but also in the other regions of Donbas, which for kyiv and its partners They would be nothing more than a farce.