By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a shocking announcement, the Russian neo-Nazi paramilitary group Rusich initiated a contest soliciting photographic evidence of executed Ukrainian prisoners of war, offering cryptocurrency rewards. The call for submissions was made on November 16, 2025, via the group’s social media channels, including a disturbing image depicting a Rusich fighter with deceased individuals, purportedly Ukrainian POWs. This action directly contravenes the Geneva Conventions and constitutes a war crime as defined by the Rome Statute. Leaders, who may have ordered or encouraged these acts, are liable for criminal charges, even without direct involvement.
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Russian Neo-Nazis Group Launch Photo Contest With Killed Ukrainian POWs, and honestly, the whole thing feels like a descent into a very dark place. It’s difficult to even begin to process the sheer depravity of launching a photo contest featuring images of murdered Ukrainian prisoners of war. This is a level of cruelty that’s hard to fathom, a blatant disregard for human life and dignity that’s truly sickening.
The involvement of a group called Rusich, known for their online postings of torture and decapitation, further underscores the horrific nature of this situation. Their Telegram channel, already filled with disturbing content, becomes a platform for celebrating the deaths of Ukrainian soldiers. It’s chilling to imagine the mindset that would lead someone to participate in such acts, let alone find pleasure in documenting and sharing them.
Then, there’s the founder of Rusich, Alexey Milchakov, who openly identifies as a Nazi. His past actions, including the filming of himself torturing and decapitating a puppy, provide a disturbing glimpse into the kind of individual leading this group. The fact that he’s also an active Russian military commander, fully supported by the state, raises serious questions about the extent of official complicity in these atrocities. It makes you wonder how deep this all goes.
The historical irony is almost too much to bear. Considering the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet Union to defeat the Nazis during World War II, it’s mind-boggling that Neo-Nazism is not only tolerated but potentially even supported within Russia today. It feels like a betrayal of everything that was fought for and a slap in the face to the memory of those who lost their lives battling against that very ideology.
The discussions about what to do with these people at the end of the conflict are crucial. The idea of these individuals facing the consequences of their actions, through trials and jail time, is paramount. The possibility of them escaping justice, perhaps finding refuge in a country that aligns with their beliefs, is a frightening thought. We have to consider how to navigate this difficult end state to ensure the safety and security of all involved.
It’s also important to acknowledge the complexities of the situation on both sides. While condemning the actions of this Russian Neo-Nazi group is easy, it’s not accurate to ignore the presence of far-right elements within Ukrainian military units as well. The normalization of white supremacy in some instances is a harsh reality that demands attention.
The reality is this conflict has produced horrors on both sides. It’s easy to get lost in the noise of propaganda, but we can’t afford to ignore the fact that there is suffering everywhere. We should still focus on justice and accountability. It’s really hard to look at the evil of these individuals and comprehend what kind of a world do they want to live in.
Ultimately, this is a tragedy on multiple levels. It’s a tragedy for the Ukrainian POWs who were killed, for their families and for the human spirit. It’s a tragedy for the Russian people, who are being led by leaders who are potentially enabling and, at the very least, tolerating these heinous acts. And it’s a tragedy for the world, as we witness the resurgence of an ideology that should have been relegated to the history books long ago. The thought of this continuing is really troubling.