Justice Department Charges Russian Soldiers with War Crimes for Torturing US National in Ukraine

The US Justice Department has unsealed war crimes charges against four Russian-affiliated soldiers for allegedly torturing and inhumanely treating an American citizen in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country last year. This marks the first time the department has filed charges under the US war crimes statute. The charges include unlawful confinement, torture, inhumane treatment, and conspiracy to commit war crimes. The defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison, but it remains uncertain if they will appear in a US courtroom. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that more charges are expected as the Justice Department seeks accountability and justice for Russia's aggression.