--- title: "375 bodies on a shield: Lubinets confirms the death of Ukrainians in captivity and reveals details of the 'Moscow Conventions'" description: "🇺🇦 375 Ukrainians died in Russian captivity — confirmed by Lubinets. «Moscow Conventions»: torture, show trials, death. 95% of prisoners were tortured. 2442 under investigation. #Ukraine #Captivity #Lubinets" date: 2026-08-12T14:34:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/375-ukrainians-died-in-russian-captivity-lubinets-confirms-moscow-conventions-en tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # 375 bodies on a shield: Lubinets confirms the death of Ukrainians in captivity and reveals details of the 'Moscow Conventions' ![Ukrainian criminal police officer examines the site of exhumation of bodies of those who died in captivity, confirming data on 375 victims](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/12/375-ukrainians-died-in-russian-captivity-lubinets-confirms-moscow-conventions/375-ukrainians-died-in-russian-captivity-lubinets-confirms-moscow-conventions-1.webp) ### 375 deceased: verified list of victims of Russian captivity As of August 12, 2026, the death of at least 375 Ukrainian citizens in Russian captivity has been confirmed. This was stated by the Ombudsman of the Verkhovna Rada for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, during a press conference at Ukrinform. According to the ombudsman, this refers to a verified list of names, including both Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages. All these individuals were detained by Russia, and their status has been confirmed through an international verification tool — the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). «They all returned home on a shield, meaning the Russian Federation handed over to us the bodies of the tortured 375 Ukrainian citizens», — emphasized Lubinets. This number is the result of painstaking work to identify bodies returned during exchanges or as part of humanitarian operations. The fact of their death as a result of torture and inhumane detention conditions has been documented. ### «Moscow Conventions»: systematic policy of torture The ombudsman emphasized that Russia has created a system where torture, humiliation, and illegal sentences have become tools of war. In Ukraine, this practice is called the «Moscow Conventions» — an alternative version of the Geneva Conventions, written based on real testimonies of former prisoners. This term, first used by the Association of Families of «Azovstal» Defenders in 2024, describes not a legal document, but the actual practice of treating Ukrainians. «This is not a legal term, it is a definition of Russian practice in dealing with Ukrainians: under these „conventions“ instead of protection — torture, instead of medical care — suffering, instead of justice — show trials, instead of returning home — years of captivity or death», — noted Lubinets. According to him, virtually all torture methods outlined in the Istanbul Protocol are applied to Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. ### 695 forms of torture and 860 facts of inadequate conditions Through joint efforts of the SBU, GUR, Foreign Intelligence Service, and the ombudsman's institution, it was possible to record 695 forms of torture and 860 facts of inadequate detention conditions. «95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war were subjected to torture, systematic torture in Russian prisons», — emphasized Lubinets. This refers to beatings, the use of electric current, sexual violence, psychological violence, dog attacks, and mock executions. These data confirm the findings of a special UN commission, which previously classified mass and systematic torture and enforced disappearances as elements of Russia's planned state policy. Thus, torture is not a random action of individuals, but a systematic practice aimed at suppressing Ukrainian resistance. ### 2442 Ukrainian citizens under investigation: show trials instead of justice Regarding Russian show trials against prisoners, Lubinets reported that as of May 2026, at least 2442 Ukrainian citizens have been verified as being subject to criminal prosecution. Of these, 1717 people have already been sentenced. According to the ombudsman, these proceedings do not meet any standards of justice and are part of the system of «Moscow Conventions». According to Lubinets, Russian courts do not consider the cases of Ukrainian prisoners of war as military ones, but classify them as terrorist or espionage, which allows for severe sentences, including life imprisonment and the death penalty. This creates an atmosphere of impunity and allows Russia to ignore international humanitarian law. ### Contradictory data Although the data from Dmytro Lubinets is confirmed by several sources, including RBK-Ukraine and TSN, there are certain contradictions in the interpretation of these figures. Some experts point out that the number of dead may be significantly higher, as many cases of death in captivity remain undisclosed due to lack of access to detention sites. Moreover, Russia denies any allegations of torture, claiming that all Ukrainian prisoners of war are held in accordance with international standards. Nevertheless, international organizations, including the UN and ICRC, confirm facts of systematic torture and inhumane detention conditions. 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