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Russia shows no willingness to return bodies of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POW) allegedly killed in an Il-76 plane crash on Jan. 24, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) spokesperson Andrii Yusov said in a comment to Suspilne, published on Jan. 30.

Russia has alleged that the Russian military aircraft that crashed in Russia's Belgorod Oblast last week was destroyed by Ukrainian forces and that it was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners.

Ukraine has called Russia's narrative into question and demanded an international investigation, which Moscow refused.

Yusov reminded that, as of now, there is no evidence of the presence of the POWs on the crashed plane apart from Russia's claims.

"At the moment, there is no readiness to transfer the bodies from their (Russia's) side. Nevertheless, such efforts continue from our side," Yusov told Suspilne.

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[–] Twattymctwatterson@lemmy.world 30 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My guess is because there were none and this is just another lie in a long string of lies told by liars. Or maybe it's not, who knows in this clown world we live in?

[–] Plopp@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago

If there's one thing I know, it's that the Russian government never lies.

Also, completely unrelated: I don't know anything.

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 20 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They prob killed em before and lied about them being on the plane

[–] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yep, I'm inclined to agree. There never were any Ukrainians on that flight, and Russia took the opportunity to execute a bunch of POWs, and use this as cover.

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

And try and sow outrage and division in Ukraine as well as with its allies