Day 157: Dozens of Ukrainian POWs Killed in Russian Prison Camp, Prompting Blame From Both Sides

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    The Spin

    Pro-establishment narrative

    Allegations that Russian forces have been committing war crimes against civilians and Ukrainian soldiers are numerous. The withdrawal of Russian troops from Bucha saw harrowing accounts emerge of civilian executions and torture. Murder and torture of POWS is just the latest evidence demanding investigation of the conduct of Russian forces.

    Pro-Russia narrative

    There have been many brazenly false claims against both sides in this war, so allegations such as these need to be taken with a grain of salt until independently verified.

    Metaculus Prediction

    There's a 50% chance that Vladimir Putin will be charged with war crimes by the International Criminal Court before 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


    Establishment split

    CRITICAL

    PRO

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