(ANSA) - GENEVA, MAY 12 - The UN launches an investigation into the crimes attributed to Russian forces in Ukraine.
The UN Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly today in favor of opening an investigation into the alleged serious violations committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, thus helping to strengthen diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
In particular, the council approved by 33 votes in favor of two the draft resolution presented by Ukraine to launch an investigation into alleged violations in the regions of Kiev, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Sumy between the end of February and March.
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