<p>In order to blame Ukraine, Russia is working to fabricate evidence of the recent mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners as per US officials.</p>

<p>Trading blame for last week’s deadly strike on a prison housing prisoners of war in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, Russia accused Kyiv of carrying out a strike on its own captured fighters.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hit back at Russia by saying it is trying to cover up a deliberate massacre.</p>

<p>Claiming to have evidence that local Kremlin-backed separatists colluded with the Russian FSB, the Ukrainian defence ministry said they were planning to mine the barrack but their plans were spoiled by a fire that spread rapidly.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the possible visits by outside investigators, Russia will doctor the scene at the prison in Kremlin-controlled Olenivka according to US intelligence officials.</p>

<p>Without sharing the evidence, the official told AFP that "We anticipate that Russian officials will try to frame (Ukraine's military)... in anticipation of journalists and potential investigators visiting the site of the attack."</p>

<p>In response to requests from Russia and Ukraine to investigate the killings at the prison, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is appointing a fact-finding mission.</p>

<p>With evidence of summary executions and frequent aerial bombing or shelling of civilians, Russia has carried out numerous attacks on civilians in its invasion of Ukraine but has either denied committing atrocities or blamed them on Kyiv.</p>

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In order to blame Ukraine, Russia is working to fabricate evidence of the recent mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners as per US officials. Trading blame for last week’s deadly strike on a prison housing prisoners of war in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, Russia accused Kyiv of carrying out a strike on its own captured fighters.

In order to blame Ukraine, Russia is working to fabricate evidence of the recent mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners as per US officials. Trading blame for last week’s deadly strike on a prison housing prisoners of war in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, Russia accused Kyiv of carrying out a strike on its own captured fighters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hit back at Russia by saying it is trying to cover up a deliberate massacre. Claiming to have evidence that local Kremlin-backed separatists colluded with the Russian FSB, the Ukrainian defence ministry said they were planning to mine the barrack but their plans were spoiled by a fire that spread rapidly. × Ahead of the possible visits by outside investigators, Russia will doctor the scene at the prison in Kremlin-controlled Olenivka according to US intelligence officials. Without sharing the evidence, the official told AFP that "We anticipate that Russian officials will try to frame (Ukraine's military)... in anticipation of journalists and potential investigators visiting the site of the attack." In response to requests from Russia and Ukraine to investigate the killings at the prison, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is appointing a fact-finding mission. With evidence of summary executions and frequent aerial bombing or shelling of civilians, Russia has carried out numerous attacks on civilians in its invasion of Ukraine but has either denied committing atrocities or blamed them on Kyiv. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

United States accuses Russia of fabricating evidence in prison deaths to blame Ukraine

<p>Requesting the United States to recognise Moscow as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday condemned the deaths of dozens of prisoners in a Russian-held jail.</p>

<p>Calling the shelling of the prison a “deliberate Russian war crime”, Zelensky said 50 Ukrainian prisoners were killed in it.</p>

<p>In a late-night video address, he said, “I am appealing, especially, to the United States of America. A decision is needed and it is needed now.”</p>

<p>Saying dozens of people died and scores were wounded, Russia and Moscow-backed separatists had earlier accused Kyiv’s forces of striking the jail by using US-supplied precision High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rockets.</p>

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<p>Sending a team to the site from Russia’s main criminal investigation agency, Moscow opened a probe into the attack.</p>

<p>Suggesting that Ukraine decided to strike the prison to prevent captives from revealing key military information, Eduard Basurin, the deputy commander of the Donetsk separatist forces also blamed Kyiv for the attack.</p>

<p>Denying allegations, Zelensky said Ukraine has never targeted civilian infrastructure or prisoners of war.</p>

<p>Showing blurred images of what looked like human bodies, Russian state media broadcast&nbsp;footage displaying what appeared to be destroyed barracks and tangled metal beds.</p>

<p>Ukrainian prisoners of war captured by Russia in the Donetsk region included those who defended the Azovstal plant in the port city of Mariupol as per the Kremlin.</p>

<p>Former paramilitary unit Azov battalion has previously been linked to far-right groups and neo-Nazi organisations by the Russian defence ministry.</p>

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Requesting the United States to recognise Moscow as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday condemned the deaths of dozens of prisoners in a Russian-held jail.

Requesting the United States to recognise Moscow as a state sponsor of terrorism, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday condemned the deaths of dozens of prisoners in a Russian-held jail. Calling the shelling of the prison a “deliberate Russian war crime”, Zelensky said 50 Ukrainian prisoners were killed in it. In a late-night video address, he said, “I am appealing, especially, to the United States of America. A decision is needed and it is needed now.” Saying dozens of people died and scores were wounded, Russia and Moscow-backed separatists had earlier accused Kyiv’s forces of striking the jail by using US-supplied precision High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rockets. × Sending a team to the site from Russia’s main criminal investigation agency, Moscow opened a probe into the attack. Suggesting that Ukraine decided to strike the prison to prevent captives from revealing key military information, Eduard Basurin, the deputy commander of the Donetsk separatist forces also blamed Kyiv for the attack. Denying allegations, Zelensky said Ukraine has never targeted civilian infrastructure or prisoners of war. Showing blurred images of what looked like human bodies, Russian state media broadcast footage displaying what appeared to be destroyed barracks and tangled metal beds. Ukrainian prisoners of war captured by Russia in the Donetsk region included those who defended the Azovstal plant in the port city of Mariupol as per the Kremlin. Former paramilitary unit Azov battalion has previously been linked to far-right groups and neo-Nazi organisations by the Russian defence ministry. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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