Russian TV shows videos of 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Russian TV shows videos of 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

June 17, 2022

Russian state television showed video Friday of two U.S. military veterans who went missing last week while fighting in Ukraine, confirming that the men were taken captive and raising fears about their fate.

Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh, both from Alabama, were believed to be the first Americans captured by Russian forces since the war began on Feb. 24.

Drueke, speaking into the camera from what appeared to be an office, sent a message to his mother, concluding with a quick wink.

“Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be. So, love Diesel for me. Love you.” Diesel is his dog, a mastiff.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-veterans-8a2998adb5428530e98c13fc738548c5

[James48]

1. Parading prisoners of war before cameras

Is a violation of the Geneva Convention and a war crime. The 3rd Geneva Convention protects against parading prisoners of war for public curiosity.

3rd Convention , Article 13: “ prisoners of war must at all times be protected, particularly against acts of violence or intimidation and against insults and public curiosity.”

Russia needs to be expelled from the UN Security Council.