NEW: Germany says it will expel a 'significant number' of Russian diplomats — linking their expulsions to the reported atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine.
"The pictures from Bucha bear witness to the unbelievable brutality of the Russian leadership and of those who follow its propaganda, to a will to annihilate that transcends all borders," Baerbock said.
"The federal government has therefore decided today to declare a significant number of members of the Russian Embassy as undesirables, who have worked every day against our freedom and against the cohesion of our society here in Germany," she added. "We are launching further responses together with our partners. We will further tighten existing sanctions against Russia, we will decisively expand our support for the Ukrainian armed forces, and we will also strengthen NATO's eastern flank."
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Ukrainian president calls for an end to Russian 'war crimes' after mass graves found in BuchaThe horrors of Russia's occupation are becoming clear as Ukrainian forces retake the greater Kyiv area. Follow here for live news updates.
Weiterlesen »
Zelensky calls Russian army 'concentrated evil' after Bucha massacreUkraine has alleged that civilians in Bucha, a city 23 miles northwest of Kyiv, were 'executed arbitrarily' while it was occupied by Russian troops.
Weiterlesen »
Bodies, rubble line the streets of Bucha following Russian retreat
Weiterlesen »
In photos: Russian forces behind trail of destruction in Kyiv region city of BuchaThe city's mayor told AFP civilians bodies were strewn in the streets and they'd 'buried 280 people in mass graves.
Weiterlesen »
Russian Forces Accused of 'Deliberate Massacre' in Bucha\u0022These people were not in the military. They had no weapons. They posed no threat,\u0022 said an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Weiterlesen »
Biden: 'War criminal' Putin should face trial for Bucha killingsPresident Joe Biden on Monday called for a war crimes trial against Russia President Vladimir Putin and said he’d seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.
Weiterlesen »