Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the title of “Hero of Ukraine” to Oleksandr Matsievsky, a soldier who was executed by Russian occupiers. This is a truly tragic situation that deserves our full attention and condemnation. The award of the title “Hero of Ukraine” can become an important symbol of our gratitude and respect for those who sacrifice their lives for our freedom and independence. However, we must also do everything possible to investigate this crime and hold those responsible for this terrible and inhumane act accountable. The international community must make every effort to ensure that such crimes do not go unpunished.
He bravely accepted his death, shouting “Glory to Ukraine!”
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, announced in a video message that he awarded the title of “Hero of Ukraine” to Oleksandr Matsievsky, a serviceman who was shot by the Russian occupiers. According to the head of state, Matsievsky became a real hero of Ukraine, his courage and confidence deserve respect. Now he will always be remembered by Ukrainians.
Outrage arose after the publication of a video showing the Russian occupiers shooting a Ukrainian prisoner of war who said “Glory to Ukraine!” before his death. It turned out that the deceased could be Oleksandr Matsievskyi, a soldier of the 163rd battalion of the 119th separate TRO brigade of the Chernihiv region, who was called up for military service in March 2022 and went missing at the end of December 2022. Matsievsky’s body was returned home in February this year.
Earlier, the head of the President’s Office and the ombudsman announced revenge for the dead serviceman and sending the video to international partners.
This is indeed a very tragic situation and deserves our full attention and condemnation. Deserving respect and memory of those who give their lives for their country is an important moral value that should be supported and honored. Awarding the title of “Hero of Ukraine” to Oleksandr Matsievsky can become an important symbol of our gratitude and respect for those who sacrifice their lives for our freedom and independence.
But we must also do everything we can to investigate this crime and bring to justice those who committed this terrible and inhumane act. The Russian occupiers must be held accountable for violations of international humanitarian law and the rules of war, as well as for crimes against humanity. The international community must also make every effort to ensure that such crimes do not go unpunished. Such a criminal act emphasizes the importance of the struggle for international law, peace and security in the world.