Germany condemns killings in Bucha as 'terrible war crime'

Germany condemns killings in Bucha as ‘terrible war crime’

"This terrible war crime cannot go unanswered," German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said, Qazet.az reports.

Habeck added: "I think that a strengthening of sanctions is called for. That's what we are preparing with our EU partners."

Writing on Twitter, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "Appalled by reports of unspeakable horrors in areas from which Russia is withdrawing.

"An independent investigation is urgently needed. Perpetrators of war crimes will be held accountable."