Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga reacted to an AP investigation into Russian atrocities in Mali. He expressed his outrage: 'What a horrifying account of Russian atrocities in Mali. Rape, torture, looting, extrajudicial killings, and inhumane violence against peaceful people.'
In his statement, he emphasized that similar horrifying crimes committed by Russians in Ukraine are also occurring in Mali and other African countries. The minister called on the international community to respond decisively and demand legal measures.
These criminals do not act alone. They are officially part of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Both these crimes and the Russian state itself must be held accountable.
We warn all African governments against any cooperation with the Russians. Modern Russia has nothing to do with the legacy of the Soviet Union in Africa – it brings not liberation, but lawlessness, atrocities, and looting.
The Foreign Minister called for greater international support for African countries facing unacceptable threats due to the presence of Russian troops on their territories.
In summary, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister reacted to the atrocities committed by Russian troops in Mali, urging the international community to take decisive action and hold the criminals and the Russian state accountable.