UN finds insufficient evidence of genocide in Ukraine

The United Nations International Commission of Inquiry on Violations in Ukraine fails to find sufficient evidence of Russia's genocide in Ukraine.

This was announced at a press conference by the Chair of the Commission, Erik Møse.

"At this stage, we still have not come to the conclusion that genocide is taking place... This is a question of the intent of the perpetrators. There must be a 'need' to destroy a certain group. And such destruction, according to the Convention, must be physical or biological," said Møse.

The commission said it was "aware of the concerns and allegations with respect to that crime" and was investigating it "step by step".

UN representatives have documented a large number of war crimes. The commission also found signs of possible crimes against humanity. These include torture and attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure by the Russian army.

The Commission has visited Ukraine more than ten times. This time, UN representatives visited Uman in Cherkasy region and Kyiv. 

The international commission was established to collect and analyse evidence of violations and harassment in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.