The commission found evidence that Russia recruited men from 29 countries into its armed forces through deception or coercion, exploiting vulnerable individuals aged 18 to 60.

The report describes human trafficking networks recruiting from 29 countries to fight for Russia, using deceptive job offers and visa facilitation, then forcing recruits into dangerous front-line roles.

A second part of the report alleges systematic recruitment of foreign men under the guise of civilian work, labeling this as human trafficking, with many recruits killed or missing and no precise overall tally provided.

Attacks on energy infrastructure were deliberate against civilian objects, causing severe suffering as civilians could not access shelters and hospital patients lacked critical devices.

A UN-backed independent commission concluded Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine by deliberately targeting energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and freezing conditions.

The commission accuses Russia of deliberate attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as war crimes and of human trafficking tied to recruiting foreign fighters.

An independent inquiry declared ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to be war crimes and crimes against humanity, to be presented to the UN General Assembly.

The Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow is set to produce documents including a Declaration and a 2027–2029 Action Plan, as well as a Declaration on Cooperation in the Use of AI.

Testimonies from 255 Ukrainians describe severe winter suffering, fear, and the danger of freezing due to power and heat outages.

Investigators interviewed 255 witnesses across Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Kherson to assess humanitarian impact, particularly in winter with temperatures dropping below -20 C.

The report reiterates Russia’s stated position that it targets only military objectives, despite corroborating civilian harm and damage to civilian infrastructure.

Observers note Russia’s diplomacy and cultural outreach to win favor in Africa, including initiatives like the new House of Russia in Sao Tome and Príncipe.