He condemned the Russian atrocities in the Ukrainian city of Bukhara near Kyiv on Sunday. Berlin, with the German Vice-Chancellor announcing an increase in sanctions.
“This is a terrible war crime can not go unanswered “, said German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck in an interview with Bild newspaper.
Habeck added: “I think sanctions need to be stepped up. This is what we are preparing with our partners in the EU “.
For her part, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was shocked by reports of unspeakable horror in areas from which Russia is withdrawing.
“An independent investigation is urgently needed. The perpetrators of war crimes will be accountableUrsula von der Layen continued.
Numerous reports of Russian atrocities against civilians have surfaced in Bukhara, including a report by Ukrainian officials that the city was forced to bury 280 people in mass graves.
Appalled by reports of unspeakable horrors in areas from which Russia is withdrawing.
An independent investigation is urgently needed.
Perpetrators of war crimes will be held accountable.
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 3, 2022
Kyiv region. 21st century Hell. Bodies of men and women, who were killed with their hands tied. The worst crimes of Nazism have returned to 🇪🇺. This was purposely done by 🇷🇺. Impose an embargo on energy resources, close seaports. Stop the murders! pic.twitter.com/5QIgUB8qfr
– Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) April 3, 2022
Bucha, Kyiv region. The bodies of people with tied hands, who were shot dead by 🇷🇺 soldiers lie in the streets. These people were not in the military. They had no weapons. They posed no threat. How many more such cases are happening right now in the occupied territories? (1/2) pic.twitter.com/AJloZ81JIt
– Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) April 2, 2022
The mayor of Bouka reports that the bodies are buried in mass graves.
In #Irpenthe occupiers shot women and girls and then drove tanks over them
The mayor of the city, Oleksandr Markushin, said this in an interview pic.twitter.com/PGmcyzQYdV
– NEXTA (@nexta_tv) April 3, 2022
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