Lithuanian Seimas recognizes Russian aggression against Ukraine as genocide 

Lithuanian Seimas recognizes Russian aggression against Ukraine as genocide  "The Russian Federation, whose military forces deliberately and systematically target civilian targets, is a state that supports and perpetrates terrorism," the resolution adopted by the Lithuanian Seimas reads, Report informs.
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May 10, 2022 13:32
Lithuanian Seimas recognizes Russian aggression against Ukraine as genocide 

"The Russian Federation, whose military forces deliberately and systematically target civilian targets, is a state that supports and perpetrates terrorism," the resolution adopted by the Lithuanian Seimas reads, Report informs.

The resolution passed with 128 votes in favour, none against and no abstentions. It states that Russia'sRussia's armed forces and mercenaries have committed mass war crimes on Ukrainian territory, particularly in Bucha, Irpin, Mariupol, Borodyanka and Hostomel.

According to the document, the intent is to wholly or partially destroy the Ukrainian nation and break its spirit by killing entire families, including children, abducting and raping people, and mocking them and the bodies of the murdered.

"The Seimas recognizes the full-scale armed aggression – war – against Ukraine by the armed forces of the Russian Federation and its political and military leadership [...] as genocide against the Ukrainian people," the resolution reads.

It also stresses that all perpetrators must be held accountable and that the international community must establish a Special International Criminal Tribunal to investigate and assess Russia'sRussia's crimes.

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