UN experts report Ukraine war impacts and Russian repression abroad
Winter temperatures in Ukraine fell to 20°C below zero during the 2025â2026 season.
UN-appointed experts presented findings on Russian attacks affecting civilians in Ukraine, military education and recruitment in occupied areas, and repression of critics abroad. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine will report fully to the UN General Assembly in October.
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AllegedThe Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said repeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure are leaving Ukrainian civilians more exposed.
ârepeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure are leaving Ukrainian civilians more exposedâ
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Winter temperatures in Ukraine fell to 20°C below zero during the 2025â2026 season.
âtemperatures fell to 20°C belowâ
AllegedWeapons training is compulsory from age 14 in areas of Ukraine occupied by Russia, according to the commissionâs examination.
âwith weapons training compulsory from age 14â