The observance of the Geneva conventions during the Russian special operation in Ukraine is the priority for Russian Army’s commanders at all levels, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday.
“I would like to separately speak about the humanitarian aspects of the special military operation,” Shoigu said speaking at the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security. “The observance of the Geneva conventions on the rules of warfare in the focus of commanders at all levels.”
“Since the launch of the operation relevant orders were issued stipulating the guidelines for military personnel’s conduct in regard to civilians and enemy’s prisoners,” he said.
According to Shoigu, Russian troops are actively involved in deliveries of humanitarian cargo to the liberated territories, in the restoration of the infrastructure and maintenance of the public order.
