EU representative for international policy and security, Josep Borrell, stated that the European Union “is deeply shocked by the mass graves discovered by the Ukrainian authorities in the Izium area.”
“We condemn these atrocities in the strictest terms,” the official added.
“Russia’s military aggression leaves a trail of blood and destruction throughout Ukraine. Thousands of civilians have already been murdered, many more tortured, harassed, sexually assaulted, kidnapped or forcibly displaced. This is inhuman behavior by Russian forces, in complete disregard for international humanitarian law. and the Geneva Conventions, it must end immediately “, he said.
