What is genocide?

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In the Ukrainian town of Bucha mass graves and bodies tied and shot at close range have been found since the withdrawal of Russian troops Source: AP / Felipe Dana/AP

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Western nations are increasingly describing Russian action in Ukraine as ‘genocide’ but the term has particular meaning and legal significance.

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