A draft resolution is being submitted to the US Congress to recognize the war in Ukraine unleashed by Russia as a genocide, Foreign Policy reports..
The text of the document states that the atrocities of Russian troops in Ukraine, including chaotic attacks on civilians, the bombing of maternity hospitals and medical institutions, deportation to the Russian Federation and to the occupied territories, meet the criteria for genocide set forth in the relevant UN Convention.
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Resolution of the US Congress is not legally binding. However, this is a signal of condemnation of the actions of the aggressor country and another step in supporting Ukraine..
Recall that in May, the Lithuanian Seimas recognized Russia as a terrorist state and a country committing genocide against the Ukrainian people, Delfi reports.. The corresponding resolution was supported by 128 votes in favour..