Putin honors Russian brigade accused of war crimes in Bucha
, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense explicitly named Russia's 64th Motorized Infantry Brigade as "directly involved in committing war crimes against the people of Ukraine in Bucha."that while the brigade had been initially withdrawn to Belarus, and later to Russia, they have since been sent back into Ukraine."I congratulate you on conferring the honorary title 'Guards' on the brigade," Putin said in a statement.
"This is a high honor and recognition of your special merits, mass heroism and courage shown in defending the Fatherland, upholding the sovereignty and national interests of Russia." "I wish the command and personnel of the 64th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade good health and success," Putin concluded.
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