EU Council Pres Vows Fresh Sanctions Against Russia

Anupama Dash April 3, 2022

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Brussels, April 3: After shocking images of 20 civilian corpses emerged from Ukraine’s Bucha town following the withdrawal of Russian forces, European Council President Charles Michel on Sunday vowed fresh sanctions against Russia.

“Shocked by haunting images of atrocities committed by Russian army in Kyiv liberated region #BuchaMassacre”, Michel wrote on Twitter.

Shocked by haunting images of atrocities committed by Russian army in Kyiv liberated region #BuchaMassacre

EU is assisting #Ukraine & NGO’s in gathering of necessary evidence for pursuit in international courts.

Further EU sanctions & support are on their way.

Слава Україні!

— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) April 3, 2022

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called for an independent investigation.

“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”, she said in a tweet on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union, tweeted, “I congratulate Ukraine on liberation of most of Kyiv region.” “Shocked by news of atrocities committed by Russian forces. EU assists Ukraine in documenting war crimes. All cases must be pursued, namely by the International Court of Justice,” Borrell added. “The EU will continue strong support to Ukraine.”