Many Russians involved in war crimes in Ukraine will not stand trial anyway – intelligence officer on creating Israeli Mossad analogue 

Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, stated this on Espreso. 

Yusov commented on the words of Kyrylo Budanov regarding whether an analogue of the Israeli Mossad will be created in Ukraine in order to eliminate enemies. “Why create it, if it already exists,” Budanov said then. 

"Each of these crimes has the name of the person responsible, the one who planned and gave the orders. If we look back even during the full-scale invasion or since 2014, we can see how many of the aggressors involved in war crimes in Ukraine have faced consequences. Some may never appear in court because they are no longer alive," Yusov said. 

Yusov suggests that the enemy's deaths are not just coincidental; they might also be the result of justice catching up to them. If someone refuses to face Ukrainian justice, punishment will still find a way.

Referring to an incident involving the submarine explorer Krasnodar Stanislav Rzhytsky, suspected of launching Kalibr missiles at Vinnytsia on July 14 last year, Yusov noted that he cannot confirm or deny the events.

"What we know is that he was involved in war crimes, including the events in Vinnytsia. He was dealt with accordingly. We will share more details after the Ukrainian victory. Every war criminal should know that it's better to surrender to Ukrainian justice," emphasized the military officer.

Yusov added that they have the option to seek refuge in another country, a democratic and civilized one recognized by the International Criminal Court, and await trial there. "It's safer. Escaping from other scenarios will be difficult, just a matter of time. We warn all citizens of the Russian Federation to stay away from war criminals, military facilities, and anything related to the occupying army and war crimes because it's dangerous to be associated with them."

What is known about the death of Rzhytsky?

On July 11, in Russia, Stanislav Rzhytsky, who used to be the commander of the Krasnodar submarine, was killed. He might have been involved in last year's Kalibr attack on Vinnytsia. During that attack, rockets were fired at Vinnytsia, causing more than 200 injuries and 27 deaths, including children.

Stanislav Rzhytsky held the positions of deputy head of the mobilization department in the city and was also the captain of the second rank on the Krasnodar submarine.

The military man was shot and killed while jogging in Krasnodar. He was shot multiple times in the back and chest. As of now, the identity of the killer and the reason behind the murder are unknown.

On the same day, July 11, the Russian Federation arrested a suspect in the murder of the former submarine commander. The suspect is Serhiy Denysenko, originally from Sumy, and he is the president of the Shotokan Karate-do Federation of Ukraine. A friend of Denysenko claims that he is not capable of committing murder.