The abduction, torture, and execution of heads of administrations seems to be part of the Russian scenario, as well as the transfer of these crimes to Ukraine.
Source: British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons
“Abducting, torturing, executing brave and resolute regional and local administration heads, even their families too – look like being part of the Russian playbook. Projecting these crimes on to Ukraine – also part of the plan. Both need calling out. And holding to account.”
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