EU leaders denounce ‘possible genocide’ in Ukraine as Russia issues denials
by Jon Henley from on (#5XTPB)
Bloc urgently working on new round of sanctions against Moscow after claims of mass civilian killings
Western outrage has intensified over claims of civilian killings by Russian troops in Ukraine, with EU leaders denouncing massacres", atrocities" and possible genocide" as the Kremlin flatly rejected all responsibility.
The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said the bloc was urgently working on a new round of sanctions against Moscow, adding: Russian authorities are responsible for these atrocities, committed while they had effective control of the area."
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