The EU Council allowed the recognition of air strikes on Aleppo war crimes – RBC

the Airstrikes Russia and Syria at Aleppo can be considered war crimes, a statement published after a meeting of foreign Ministers of member countries of the European Union in the framework of the Council of the EU on the official website of the Department.

the report notes that “the deliberate attacks” by the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad and his allies in Aleppo “cause catastrophic escalation of the conflict”. In particular, the “excessive and disproportionate” was named aviabombardirovka Russia “on hospitals, medical workers, schools and basic infrastructure”. In addition, the foreign Ministers of the EU countries have condemned the use by the parties of barrel and cluster bombs, and chemical weapons. In this regard, the actions of the Syrian coalition can be considered “war crimes”, says the document of the EU Council.

“the Council calls on Russia all efforts to demonstrate the political will to end the indiscriminate bombing and the restoration of suspended hostilities <…> and create conditions for a credible and inclusive political transition”, — stated in the message of the heads of the European foreign Minister.

Earlier The Wall Street Journal, citing European diplomats, wrote about the fact that at the last October 17, the meeting of the Council of Europe heads of diplomatic offices of different countries will discuss the need for the introduction of new sanctions against Russia. Published in the meeting document information about the possible introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions no. As told TASS source in the sidelines of a meeting of the EU, during the meeting, “this issue was not discussed”.

Earlier, head of Main operational Department of the General staff, Lieutenant-General Sergey rudskoy has informed that Russia is ready to cease fire in Aleppo at any time on first request of humanitarian organizations. In addition, according to him, the Russian military is prepared to ensure unhindered access to Aleppo and medical evacuation of victims and patients.

In mid-October, about the possible introduction of a new package of anti-Russian sanctions because of the situation in Syria, said U.S. Secretary of state John Kerry. “Yes, we do not exclude any options,” — said the politician, commenting on the various ways of resolving the conflict in Syria.

on 7 October to stop the violence in Aleppo Russia urged German Chancellor Angela Merkel. In her opinion, that Moscow has a greater impact on the Syrian authorities.