Pope Blasts Russian ‘Cruelty,’ Lauds Ukrainian ‘Heroism’
SnopesMAY 2022
The horrors of Bucha shocked the world after the withdrawal of Russian forces. These latest mass graves are further evidence of widespread Russian atrocities and war crimes committed in the course of this brutal invasion.
While nothing excuses the horrors of Bucha or other war crimes allegedly committed by Russia, Ukraine also faces credible accusations of breaking the Geneva Conventions in their treatment of Russian prisoners of war, which include allegations of point-blank executions. Both sides must be held fully accountable.