UN independent probe implicates Russia for Crimes against Humanity

UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry report on Ukraine was presented to UNHCR few days back. It has concluded that Russia has explicitly committed crimes against humanity. There are well documented systematic and widespread brutalities against civilians. While the report doesn’t directly name Vladimir Putin (unlike ICC which has issued warrant against Putin) the implication is grievous, there are clear evidence of 'coordinated state policy'. Ideally the report should become basis for international community in dealing with Russia. A country accused of crime against humanity (with documented proof, hence cannot be dismissed as political manipulation) cannot be normalized and must be dealt severely. Hypocrisy of EU sanction on Russia is that they use intermediary to access Russian oil and gas (Russian LNG imports to Europe, particularly to countries like Spain, Belgium, and France, have remained significant, with EU data showing Russia still accounting for about 15-20% of LNG imports in 2024, often rerouted through third countries or exploiting legal ambiguities).

UN must impose sanctions against Russia. Any country siding with Russia must be isolated, and should loose voting rights on this issue. UN cannot be bystander when their own agency has submitted report of crime against humanity with explicit evidence. UN must take action. UNGA must convene emergency meeting.