Berlin (dpa) -Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has raised the prospect of latest sanctions in opposition to Russia following the atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine. “Over the subsequent few days we and our allies will resolve on additional measures”, Scholz introduced, with out giving additional particulars. He added that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his supporters would really feel the results. “And we are going to proceed to offer weapons to Ukraine in order that it might defend itself in opposition to the Russian invasion.”
In Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, our bodies of residents had been discovered on the street following the withdrawal of Russian troops. The pictures sparked worldwide horror. Scholz demanded an investigation of the acts: “The homicide of civilians is a warfare crime. We should relentlessly examine these crimes dedicated by the Russian armed forces.”
Overseas Minister Annalena Baerbock spoke out in favour of bringing warfare criminals earlier than the Worldwide Felony Courtroom. She described the photographs from Bucha as “insufferable”. On Twitter, she held Russian President Putin personally accountable: “Putin’s unrestrained violence is wiping out harmless households and is aware of no bounds.” These liable for “these warfare crimes” have to be held accountable, she stated.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated in Berlin: “The warfare crimes dedicated by Russia are seen earlier than the eyes of the world.” On the identical time, he promised Germany’s solidarity.