Russia: US Afraid Inhumane Acts Committed by Azov Terrorists Will Be Made Public

Washington is afraid that crimes committed by Ukraine's Azov neo-nazi regiment would come to light during the international tribunal for war criminals in Mariupol, the Russian Embassy to the US announced.

The Russian embassy noted that the upcoming process, which is being prepared by the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) authorities, would hold Ukrainian Neo-Nazis accountable, Sputnik reported.

"We have taken note of another groundless accusation against our country related to the Tribunal over Ukrainian war criminals. The upcoming Trial is aimed at bringing justice to war criminals, among which there are Nazis from the Azov Regiment. Washington is clearly afraid of making public the evidence of the inhumane acts committed by the members of this terrorist organization," a statement read.

"The International Tribunal in Mariupol can shed light on the true essence of the Kiev regime, of which the United States diligently creates a bright and heroic image. American citizens will finally learn that in reality, their government is helping those who purposefully kill and torture the Russian people of Donbass and Ukraine," it added.

The embassy said Russia fully complies with the Geneva Conventions and guarantees Ukrainian captives proper conditions of detention.

DPR leader Denis Pushilin earlier stated the DPR authorities would not delay the international tribunal for war criminals in the republic. He noted the DPR Foreign Ministry is working to invite the international community to take part in the tribunal.