«Medieval raids»: MFA demands return of abducted civilians from Sumy region
Ukraine is demanding the return of about 50 residents of the village of Hrabovske in Sumy region, whom Russian forces forcibly deported to Russia.
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Andrii Sybiha / © Associated Press / © Associated Press
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Russia to return civilians taken from the border village of Hrabovske in Sumy region.
The remarks were posted on social media by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
«With such medieval raids, Putin’s Russia shows it is no different from terrorist groups like ISIS, Boko Haram, or Hamas, ” he said.
The foreign minister is demanding the return of civilian hostages to Ukraine, including those 50 people and thousands of other civilians forcibly deported to Russia, among them Ukrainian children.
«We urge all states and international organizations to join us in demanding the release of innocent civilian people stolen from their homes.
This particular war crime is already being prosecuted in Ukraine and should receive an appropriate response at the international level as well.
It also underscores the permanent threat of living next to Russia. That is why Ukraine needs a real, lasting peace. Living next to terrorists requires strength and robust security guarantees, ” Sybiha said.
Hrabovske on the map / © Deepstatemap