Russia says 680 Ukrainian officials charged with war crimes

Russia has charged 680 Ukrainian officials, including 118 members of the armed forces and defense ministry with breaking laws governing the conduct of war, including the use of weapons against civilians, TASS news agency reported on Monday.

According to the report, which quoted Russia’s chief public investigator, the Ukrainian officials were charged with the “use of prohibited means and methods of warfare”, referring to Article 356 of the Russian criminal code.