Russia to probe video alleging Ukrainian soldier was beheaded

The Russian Prosecutor-General’s Office says it is opening a preliminary probe into footage purporting to show the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner of war.

“In order to assess the reliability of these materials and make an appropriate decision, they were sent to the investigating authorities to organize a probe,” it says in a statement.

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