There are no war crimes if you win.
Geneva Conventions have many versions, and the US is party to only one which is 1949.
See the link for more history in a nutshell:
On another note, Biden’s short term destruction of international treaties is on full display in Ukraine, which covers the civilians being forced now to fight for the Ukrainian armed forces from all over Europe:
Arts. 79-135
If security allows, civilians must be
permitted to lead normal lives.
They are not to be deported or interned—except
for imperative reasons of security.
If internment is necessary, conditions
should be at least comparable to those
set forth for prisoners of war.
Arts. 33, 49 (Civilians)
They are not to be subjected to
collective punishment or deportation.
Art. 40
Civilians cannot be forced to do
military-related work for an occupying
force.
The various European governments are arguing these very clauses of the Geneva Conventions when as it pertains to sending Ukrainians back to Ukraine to serve in the AFU which is almost certain death.
In the past 6 days along, from last Thursday to this Wednesday morning Ukraine has lost over 8,000 men and women killed.
Many European politicians are defending the rights of Ukrainian men who oppose the Ukrainian government. Many oppose the war. Many oppose the Coup leadership or lack of elections. All reasons factor into EU governments problem in dealing with the Ukraine war.
There are no rules in war if you’re losing. That’s reality.
I gave Law of Armed Conflict briefings to the troops for 30 years. The conflict I always had was that if only one side recognizes and obeys the rules, that side is at a tremendous disadvantage.
Colonel, USAF JAGC (Ret)
“Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women!” – Conan