The U.S. Justice Department has charged four Russian nationals with war crimes in connection with the invasion of Ukraine, including unlawful confinement, torture and inhuman treatment, as well as one count of conspiracy to commit war crimes. The defendants have been identified and the victim is an American, but no additional information has been released. The case is yet to go to trial and the potential penalties for the defendants are unknown.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of waging a war to ensure Vladimir Putin remains in power, leading to deadly strikes in several regions of Ukraine. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that the attacks have left at least one dead and 20 injured, while Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 30% of the capital was left without power. Despite the attacks, many Kyiv residents have returned to the city to spend New Year's Eve with their loved ones, while Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged Ukrainians to persevere.