French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday March 22 denounced Russia's use of "
explosive weapons in densely populated areas
", saying that "everything in Russia's aggression against Ukraine is unacceptable".
LIVE - War in Ukraine: Macron denounces Russia's use of "
explosive weapons
" against civilians
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International law is flouted, civilian infrastructure is bombed, explosive weapons are used in densely populated areas, and aid workers are targeted
,” the French president said in a video to the first European Humanitarian Forum which s is open on Monday in Brussels.
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International humanitarian law is that line that separates barbarism from our common humanity
,” he added.
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The law of war is not optional.
The protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure is non-negotiable.
Those who betray these rules will be held accountable by international justice
,” insisted Emmanuel Macron.
He thus recalled the referral to the International Criminal Court on March 2 by 39 States, including all European Member States, “
an unprecedented step in diplomatic history, commensurate with the gravity of the situation
”.
The European Union on Monday called the devastation of the besieged city of Mariupol a "
major war crime
" by Russia.
And according to the town hall, Mariupol was bombarded on Tuesday by two “
super powerful bombs
”.
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The occupants are not interested in the city (...), they want to shave it
", according to the town hall.
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In Ukraine, "
it is urgent that the unhindered implementation of European aid for the population be guaranteed
", continued the French Head of State.
He also announced that to fight against the global food crisis that could trigger the war, he would propose at the European summit on Thursday and Friday "
an initiative of international solidarity for food security
" of the countries most dependent on Ukraine. and Russia.
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Europe will mobilize its partners in the G7 and beyond
," he said.