On Thursday, a seminar was held with some of the prosecutors at the national unit that investigates suspected war crimes.
Among other things, they pointed to how Sweden's previous experiences from investigations in countries such as Syria and Rwanda can be useful when it comes to suspected crimes in Ukraine.
Already in the spring of 2022, shortly after Russia's large-scale invasion, the Prosecutor's Office began a so-called structural preliminary investigation following information that serious war crimes were committed in Ukraine.
Unlike a normal preliminary investigation, there is no specific suspect in one.
but the main focus is on the collection of information and testimonies from people who moved to Sweden.
This method began to be used in Sweden in connection with investigations of events during the war in Syria.
Want to get in touch with more witnesses
A number of people fleeing Ukraine have been interviewed and further questioning is underway.
But the prosecutors want to get in touch with more people who have information about suspected war crimes
- These crimes are never statute-barred, so our work will continue for a long time to come.
So when people are ready, we are ready to listen to their stories, says Henrik Attorps, District Attorney.
Prosecutors are still tight-lipped about details of ongoing investigations linked to the war and whether specific war criminals have been identified.
Hear more about how Swedish prosecutors investigate the suspected war crimes in Ukraine.