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Russian General Accused of Torture and Sending Photos of Severed Ears to Wife

Published February 22, 2026, 09:15
Russian General Accused of Torture and Sending Photos of Severed Ears to Wife

Shocking allegations have surfaced against Russian General Roman Demurtchiev, accused of torturing and executing Ukrainian prisoners of war. Reports indicate the general exchanged disturbing messages with his wife, boasting about his actions and sending her photos of severed human ears. In one message, he claims to have made a "garland" from them, while his wife compares them to "pig ears served with beer." He is also alleged to have offered a Ukrainian prisoner as a "gift" to an intelligence officer, stating they hadn't had time to torture him. Further messages reveal Demurtchiev sharing videos of executions carried out by Russian convicts, receiving "congratulations" from a superior officer for the perpetrators' "strength." Putin awarded Demurtchiev the rank of lieutenant general the same year. These allegations constitute war crimes under the Geneva Conventions, but the general has not commented on the accusations, and the Russian Ministry of Defense has not responded to requests for comment. According to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, over 2,500 Ukrainian prisoners of war remain in Russian custody. The UN reports that at least 109 Ukrainian military prisoners have been executed since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022. This case is causing international outrage and raising serious questions about human rights violations and international law during the war in Ukraine. These revelations come at a critical time, as the international community seeks to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable and ensure justice for the atrocities committed in Ukraine. The investigation into these allegations is expected to continue, aiming to uncover the full truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.