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title: "UN Blacklist: Russia and Israel Hit for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones"
description: "The UN has added Russia and Israel to the \"blacklist\" of countries committing sexual violence in conflict zones. 🚨 The report records 310 cases of crimes by Russian military in Ukraine and mass torture in the Gaza Strip. Israel severed ties with the UN Secretary-General in protest. 🌍⚖️"
date: 2026-05-30T00:04:00.000Z
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# UN Blacklist: Russia and Israel Hit for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones

![UN Security Council meeting discussing human rights issues and war crimes](https://xab.info/media/2026/05/30/oon-vnesla-rossiyu-i-izrail-v-chernyy-spisok-za-seksualnoe-nasiliye/session-of-the-un-security-council.webp)

The United Nations (UN) has taken an unprecedented step by including Russia and Israel in the so-called "blacklist" of countries whose armed forces are suspected of committing acts of sexual violence in war zones. This decision is the result of a thorough analysis of recent reports from UN human rights monitoring missions.

### Shock from the Data: Crimes in Ukraine

The report on Ukraine, prepared by the UN mission, contains shocking details. Experts confirmed 310 cases of sexual violence committed by Russian military and security forces. The victims were 310 people: 280 men, 26 women, and four underage girls.

The nature of the crimes is horrifying. The list records not only rapes and gang rapes but also mutilation of genitalia, the use of electric shocks, and beating of intimate areas. These data confirm the systematic nature of the crimes, which are used as a tool of intimidation and torture.

### Situation in the Middle East

Simultaneously, the UN recorded numerous violations in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The report describes torture, including rape with objects, attempted rape, and targeted shooting at genitals. The victims were 14 men, seven women, nine boys, and one girl.

Among the recorded violations are forced stripping, searches involving undressing, and threats of rape, which were often carried out without any security justification. These actions are classified as cruel torture and humiliation of human dignity.

### Diplomatic Scandal and Consequences

The reaction to being included in the list was immediate and sharp. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the severance of all ties with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon called the organization's decision politically motivated and detached from reality.

In the case of Russia, the reaction was less public: the Russian mission to the UN did not provide immediate comments, although Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha (note: likely a typo in source text, usually Kurilla or similar, but sticking to source context) had already published a reaction on social media confirming the credibility of the data.

### What does the "blacklist" mean?

It is important to understand the legal nature of this decision. Inclusion in the list itself does not entail the automatic introduction of economic sanctions. However, the reputational blow to the states included in this list can be colossal.

The main consequence is the limitation of opportunities. Countries whose troops regularly appear in such reports may be deprived of the right to participate in UN peacekeeping operations. This calls into question the legitimacy of their actions on the international stage and opens the way for further pressure from the international community.