war crime

In the context of full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, the issue of torture is becoming particularly acute. The use of torture in occupied territories, in places of detention, and against civilians and prisoners of war is not only a gross violation of human rights, but also a serious war crime. The classification of such acts is complicated by the specifics of martial law, the multiplicity of possible criminal offenses, and the need to simultaneously apply the norms of national criminal law and international humanitarian law.

The article focuses on the activities of private military companies (PMCs) of the russian federation as a tool for implementing its foreign policy and geopolitical goals. The main reasons for the creation of PMCs in russia, their evolution and key stages of activity have been identified. The peculiarities of the formation of russian PMCs and the state involvement in the training of company personnel at the initial stage have been analysed.

The article highlights the concepts, signs and classifications of war crimes. Disclosure of the meaning of the concept of "war crime" taking into account the provisions of international criminal law. Attention is focused on revealing the meaning of the concept of "war crime" taking into account the provisions of international criminal law. Ukraine is going through a difficult period of history associated with the armed conflict in the east of the country. This creates a serious need for the study and regulation of war crimes in the context of national criminal law.