Council of Europe Secretary General Reminds Russia That Attacks on Civilian Facilities Is a War Crime
The Russian large-scale attack on Ukraine launched on the morning of 2 January violates international law and is a war crime.
"Russia’s relentless attacks against Ukraine are unacceptable. Intentionally targeting civilians or civilian objects amounts to war crimes and serious violations of international law," Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, wrote on Twitter.
Russia’s relentless attacks against Ukraine are unacceptable. Intentionally targeting civilians or civilian objects amounts to war crimes and serious violations of international law @coe
— Marija Pejčinović Burić (@MarijaPBuric) January 2, 2024
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