Berlin: Condemnation of the ‘crimes’ in Boutsa

Shocking images of civilian casualties in the city of Butcha, west of Kiev, are also causing disgust in Germany. Chancellor Soltz speaks of “crimes against innocent civilians”.

The images of unprecedented savagery in the city of Butsa, outside Kyiv, also cause shock in Germany. In an extensive statement, Chancellor Olaf Soltz spoke of “crimes against innocent civilians” which cause “terror and horror”, emphasizing, among other things:

“We need to investigate in depth the crimes committed by the Russian army. I call for access to the region for international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, to independently document the atrocities. The perpetrators and their collaborators must therefore to be accountable “.

The war in Ukraine is already in its sixth week. “And the killings continue unabated,” said Olaf Solz. “I call on Russia to finally agree to a ceasefire and an end to hostilities. It is a heinous, irrational and unjust war that causes much suffering and no benefit to anyone. It must stop.”

Analena Berbock: “War Crimes”

“The images from Bhutto are inconceivable. Putin’s unprovoked violence is destroying innocent families and has no limits,” Foreign Minister Alena Berbock said in a Twitter message. “Those responsible for these war crimes must be held accountable. We will tighten sanctions against Russia, supporting Ukraine even more in its defense,” she said.

For his part, Economy Minister Robert Habeck spoke of “crimes that cause terror”, which “can not go unanswered”. He called on Bild to impose even tougher sanctions on Russia, saying that its European partners were preparing for it.

Finally, Spiegel correspondent Torre Schroeder, who is in the area, reports that corpses were still on the streets on Sunday afternoon. He said people were reportedly shot while shopping, others on their bicycles, and most of the victims sustained gunshot wounds to the head.

Dimitra Kyranoudi, Berlin

Source: Deutsche Welle

Source: Capital

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