The European Union (EU) announced on Monday that it has established a joint investigative team with Ukraine to investigate alleged Russian war crimes and crimes against humanity after shocking images emerged from the town of Bucha following the withdrawal of forces. area Russians.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky her condolences for the “terrible murders” that were revealed over the weekend in what she described as “harrowing images” in a press release.
“The EU stands ready to reinforce this effort by sending on-the-spot investigation teams to support the Ukrainian Public Prosecutor’s Office. Eurojust and Europol are ready to help,” he said.
“A global response is needed. Talks are ongoing between Eurojust and the International Criminal Court to join forces and make the Court part of the Joint Investigation Team. This coordinated approach by the Ukrainian authorities, the EU, its Member States and agencies and the International Criminal Court will allow evidence to be collected, analyzed and processed in the most thorough and efficient way possible.”
“I have instructed Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders to follow up and contact the Ukrainian Attorney General. The Commission will provide all necessary technical and financial support to all EU-led investigations,” she said.
Russia denies the accusation of the massacre in Bucha. Kremlin spokesman Dimtry Peskov told reporters that the facts and chronology of events in Bucha do not support Ukraine’s version of events and urged international leaders not to rush to judgment. According to Peskov, there are days of difference between the Russian departure from the city and the appearance of the bodies.
Source: CNN Brasil
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