Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned on Wednesday that Russia was utilizing phosphorous bombs in Ukraine and he accused Moscow of deploying terror ways in opposition to civilians.
Adressing the Estonian parliament, Zelenskyy mentioned: "The Russian military is utilizing all forms of artillery, all forms of missile, air bombs particularly phosphorous bombs in opposition to residential districts and civilian infrastructure.
"That is clear terror in opposition to the civilian inhabitants."
He didn't present proof and Reuters has not been capable of independently confirm his claims.
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Russia has denied focusing on civilians because it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 and has mentioned Ukrainian and Western allegations of warfare crimes are fabricated.
Ukraine has mentioned it's checking unverified info that Russia might have used chemical weapons whereas besieging the southern Ukrainian port metropolis of Mariupol. However Russia-backed separatists making an attempt to grab full management of the town have denied utilizing chemical weapons and Moscow has previously labeled U.S. speak of Russian forces utilizing chemical weapons a tactic to divert consideration away from awkward questions for Washington. Learn full storyRead full story
There was no instant response from Moscow to Zelenskyy's feedback.
Zelenskyy additionally mentioned Russia had been forcibly deporting Ukrainians, once more with out producing proof, and known as for financial sanctions on Russia to proceed, saying they had been the one approach to drive Russia to agree peace phrases.
Ukraine ought to get European Union candidate standing and that a go to by the presidents of Poland and Baltic international locations in a while Wednesday was necessary as a sign of help to Ukraine, he mentioned.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has killed 1000's and displaced hundreds of thousands.
Moscow calls its actions in Ukraine a "particular operation" to destroy Ukraine's navy capabilities and root out what it views as harmful nationalists, however Ukraine and the West say Russia launched an unprovoked warfare of aggression.
(Reporting by Natalia Zinets. Writing by Alexander Successful. Modifying by Hugh Lawson and Angus MacSwan)
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