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Russia is executing more and more Ukrainian prisoners of war

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At least 147 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been executed by Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine , says Ukrainian prosecution service.

Human Rights Watch says Russian forces have committed "litany of violations" since the invasion began in February 2022 .

Amnesty International says there is no shortage of evidence supporting allegations of prisoner executions by Russian troops.