MEP Auštrevičius urges strong action against Russian occupiers, calls for sanctions

The crimes of the Russian occupiers must be met with strong condemnation by the international community and further legal action as well as EU sanctions against those responsible for serious human rights violations, the member of the European Parliament, Petras Auštrevičius, stated during a debate in the European Parliament.

“The occupying Russian authorities are pursuing an active policy of provocations, constantly expanding the occupied territories, and abducting and terrorizing the local population.

Tamaz Ginturi, a 58-year-old Georgian citizen, is the latest victim of the Russian occupiers. He was murdered while visiting his father’s grave. Levan Dotiashvili, who was with him, was illegally captured,” MEP added.