The Russian Foreign Minister, called on international bodies to become involved in an investigation into war crimes committed in Ukraine, reports Press TV.
Sergey Lavrov made the remarks in a meeting with his Finnish counterpart on Monday.
“Judging by the fact that no progress was made in investigating these incidents, it is possibly time for international organisations, such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) the Council of Europe and the United Nations to take responsibility of ensuring an unbiased and fair investigation,” he said.
Ukraine has faced questions regarding several mass graves found in the eastern regions by separatist militants.
Russia continues to face scrutiny over reported breaches of the ceasefire between pro-Russian separatist militants and the Ukrainian government. Poland’s foreign minister on Tuesday warned that EU sanctions on Russia may be strengthened should breaching of the ceasefire continue, reported Reuters.
Ukraine calls for increased international monitors at Russian borders (08 October 2014)
Sergey Lavrov made the remarks in a meeting with his Finnish counterpart on Monday.
“Judging by the fact that no progress was made in investigating these incidents, it is possibly time for international organisations, such as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) the Council of Europe and the United Nations to take responsibility of ensuring an unbiased and fair investigation,” he said.
Ukraine has faced questions regarding several mass graves found in the eastern regions by separatist militants.
Russia continues to face scrutiny over reported breaches of the ceasefire between pro-Russian separatist militants and the Ukrainian government. Poland’s foreign minister on Tuesday warned that EU sanctions on Russia may be strengthened should breaching of the ceasefire continue, reported Reuters.
Ukraine calls for increased international monitors at Russian borders (08 October 2014)