Z. Borel speaks about atrocities against civilians in Mariupol

The EU supports Ukraine’s call to the Kremlin to allow the safe evacuation of civilians in Mariupol, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in a written statement, stressing the need for immediate humanitarian corridors, with the necessary reassurances. , from Azovstal and other parts of the city to other parts of Ukraine.

Josef Borel also notes that free and secure access must be ensured for those providing humanitarian assistance, in accordance with the basic principles of human rights and international humanitarian law.

“For weeks, people have been witnessing a brutal illegal attack on Mariupol by Russia that has led to widespread destruction of the city, including atrocities against civilians, under the distorted pretext of ‘liberating’ the city. Thousands of its residents have been deported. in Russia or were forcibly displaced to government-controlled areas of Ukraine, “he said. In addition, the High Representative points out that “despite the massacre caused by Russia, more than 100,000 citizens remain in Mariupol.”

“We commend Ukraine for its efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the evacuation of civilians and we regret that Russia is not reciprocating,” he said.

Source: AMPE

Source: Capital

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