European Parliament: Russia's actions constitute a war crime
During the European Parliament meeting held in Strasbourg, attacks on Ukraine's energy system and the resulting humanitarian crisis were extensively discussed. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to representatives of the European Union, Russia is using cold and darkness as weapons, attempting to break the will of the Ukrainian people. European Commissioner Marta Kos noted that the strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure are not merely military actions but systematic crimes aimed at creating unbearable conditions for the population.
She emphasized that Russia will be held accountable for these actions and that a new package of sanctions against the Kremlin is being developed. The European Union promises not to leave Ukraine alone.
According to data, since 2022, humanitarian aid amounting to 1.3 billion euros has been provided to Ukraine, and an additional 145 million euros is planned for 2026. So far, more than 11,000 generators and 7,000 transformers have been delivered to Ukraine.
Nevertheless, deputies believe that technical assistance alone is not sufficient to ensure peace. The protection of Ukraine's airspace was also highlighted as a priority.
During the meeting, deputies also discussed the scale of economic damage inflicted on Ukraine's energy sector. According to World Bank calculations, this damage exceeds 68 billion dollars.
Deputies emphasized that the funds allocated by Europe are very limited compared to the Kremlin's destructive actions. They warned that if adequate assistance is not provided now, it could cost human lives in the future.
During political debates, some deputies criticized the European Union for not taking measures to stop the war. However, these views were met with strong opposition from other deputies.
Damian Boeselager, a representative of the "Greens" faction, called these actions "death by cold" and assessed them as one of the modern war crimes. The question remains open whether Europe's aid to Ukraine is sufficient to get through this winter.
Deputies are calling for more active measures in this regard.
