Russian Military Told to Torture Ukrainian Soldiers
Demurchiev reported torture incidents to General Oleg Mityaev, who ordered decorations for convict recruits.
Demurchiev shared graphic images of severed ears with his wife, planning to make a garland.
In October 2023, Demurchiev asked Roman to kill or hand over a prisoner.
Russian forces abused Ukrainian prisoners of war during the invasion.
Leadership encouraged torture, confirmed by a Ukrainian soldier.
Demurchiev was deputy commander of the 20th Army until December 2024.
Demurchiev's communications with Roman show systemic abuse patterns from 2022–2024.
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