As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, around 5,000 Russian war crimes are now under investigation.
⚡️Around 5,000 Russian war crimes under investigation in Ukraine, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said at a briefing in Bucha on April 5.
"Even in such a cruel situation, war crimes are first on the spectrum, followed by crimes against humanity and genocide,” she said.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) April 6, 2022
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is an attack against humanity and its consequences will be global. We have promised #NeverAgain but we must act now if we really want this to be the last time. Indifference is the mother of all crimes, tweeted Estonia Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is an attack against humanity and its consequences will be global.
We have promised #NeverAgain but we must act now if we really want this to be the last time.
Indifference is the mother of all crimes. 6/6
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) April 6, 2022
A war of attrition is not a good case scenario by any means. The longer Russia is in Ukraine, the more war crimes they will commit. Give Ukraine all the jets, air defence, and more to expel Russia. Embargo oil and gas urged, Andrea Chalupa
A war of attrition is not a good case scenario by any means. The longer Russia is in Ukraine, the more war crimes they will commit. Russia wants Ukraine without Ukrainians. This is genocide. Give Ukraine all the jets, air defense, and more to expel Russia. Embargo oil and gas.
— Andrea Chalupa ?? (@AndreaChalupa) April 6, 2022
President Roberta Metsola called for an immediate full embargo on Russian oil, coal, nuclear fuel & gas; delivery of weapons to be stepped up; and more & harder sanctions reflecting level of atrocities.
Stronger action called for by @Europarl_EN in strong resolution following war-crimes in #Ukraine:
•immediate full embargo on Russian oil, coal, nuclear fuel & gas
•delivery of weapons to be stepped up
•more & harder sanctions reflecting level of atrocities#StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/9DGEumU96s
— Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) April 7, 2022
Nonetheless Suzanne Lynch said it was an indication of how the tide is turning as the EU shells out money for Russian gas (and how Germany’s position is increasingly seen as morally untenable)
New: European Parliament backs amendment calling for immediate ban of Russian gas + oil (as well as coal/nuclear)
An indication of how the tide is turning in EU as it shells out money for Russian gas (and how Germany’s position is increasingly seen as morally untenable)#Ukraine
— Suzanne Lynch (@suzannelynch1) April 7, 2022
Another hold out is Hungary as Viktor Orbán said the country would have no difficulty with paying for gas from Russia in rubles if asked.
Viktor Orbán: Hungary would have no difficulty with paying for gas from Russia in rubles and will do so if asked. via @Reuters
— Jennifer Rankin (@JenniferMerode) April 6, 2022
Viktor Orban Can’t And Won’t Quit Russian Gas Because He’s Developed A 20-A-Day Addiction, joked Le Chou.
Viktor Orban Can’t And Won’t Quit Russian Gas Because He’s Developed A 20-A-Day Addiction pic.twitter.com/ZrGKb6wWo6
— Le Chou (@LeChouNews) April 6, 2022
In his victory speech he claimed to have defeated six foes reported Samuel Ramani:
Viktor Orban declared victory over six foes in his speech:
1) The "left" at home
2) The "international left" abroad
3) The Brussels bureaucrats
4) George Soros
5) The international media
6) Volodymyr Zelensky
— Samuel Ramani (@SamRamani2) April 3, 2022
If that’s not a dog whistle, I don’t know what it!
“Our victory is so great it can be seen from the moon,” he added for good measure!
Viktor #Orban holds his victory speech: "Our victory is so great it can be seen from the moon, but from Brussels for sure. The Hungarian left was Soros's worst ever investment". #hungaryelections pic.twitter.com/0fWVJenNIa
— Nótin Tamás (@tamasnotin) April 3, 2022
Sanction o’clock suggested Robert Touba
Sanction o'clock
— Saint Javelin (@RobertTouba) April 7, 2022
And, boom, just like that at the speed of molasses the European Commission finally triggered the conditionality mechanism by sending the formal letter of notification
❗️❗️❗️ NOW: Von der Leyen announces that the EC has triggered the conditionality mechanism vs #Hungary by sending the formal letter of notification
— Jorge Valero (@europressos) April 5, 2022
Don’t hold your breath remarked DG Meme.
Rule of Law #Conditionality Mechanism, it's a beginning but don't hold your breath. pic.twitter.com/W158TxXbtY
— DG MEME ?? (@meme_ec) April 5, 2022
This episode is supported by European Biotech Week. Save the dates 26 Sep – 2 Oct for a full week of events & activities aimed at making biotech accessible to everyone by showing how it surrounds & supports us in everyday life. Follow the hashtag #EBW2022 for more info.
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? Become an official partner: https://t.co/ppjGM50C0p! pic.twitter.com/MkzF4Nefft
— European Biotech Week (@biotechweek) April 6, 2022
According to one poll the gap between Macron and Le Pen has narrowed to just 3 percent in the second round
? L'écart entre Macron et Le Pen se resserre encore au second tour, selon un sondage
? 51,5% pour Macron
? 48,5% pour Le Pen https://t.co/gKDCAYs2wt pic.twitter.com/obWRK4m2A3
— BFMTV (@BFMTV) April 5, 2022
One way to frame the implications of a Le Pen Presidency – Imagine what the EU would look like if Viktor Orban were running France – not Hungary, suggested Mujtaba Rahman.
Imagine what the EU would look like if Viktor Orban were running France – not Hungary
One way to frame/think through the implications of a Le Pen Presidency
— Mujtaba (Mij) Rahman (@Mij_Europe) April 5, 2022
Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo depicted Le Pen as Putin’s drone asking can she win?”
Marine Le Pen: "Putin's drone. Can he win?" pic.twitter.com/kks8MsuHEu
— Otto English (@Otto_English) April 6, 2022
Other pro-Macron accounts made the same point!
Avec Le Pen, c'est le Kremlin au pouvoir. #MarinePoutine pic.twitter.com/FGwNaHUnw9
— Macron 2022 (@Macron2022) April 6, 2022
Shona Murray thought it was incredible that the far-right, boasting strong relations w war criminal Putin could win french presidency. In the midst of Putin’s barbaric war.
Incredible. The far-right, boasting strong relations w war criminal Putin could win french presidency. In the midst of Putin’s barbaric war. #Macron https://t.co/TivzDuUn3s
— Shona Murray (@ShonaMurray_) April 4, 2022
But Rob Harbin worried Macron is acting like an American politician, framing everything in terms of domestic politics.
Macron is acting like an American politician, framing everything in terms of domestic politics.
— Rob Harbin (@RobHarbin8) April 6, 2022
Source: euractiv.com
