Posted on 01/25/2015 6:45:45 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
The rocket attacks on Saturday on public places in the Ukraine city of Mariupol that killed 30 people drew rebuke from Secretary of State John Kerry and other world leaders who says the strikes were executed by Russian-backed separatists.
“I join my European counterparts in condemning in the strongest terms today's horrific assault by Russia-backed separatists on civilian neighborhoods,” Kerry said.
He also suggests more international economic sanctions on Russian if Moscow continues to arm and finance the separatist, or anti-government forces, in Ukraine, in violation of a peace deal between the countries reached last year.
“We call on Russia to end its support for separatists immediately, close the international border with Ukraine and withdraw all weapons, fighters and financial backing,” Kerry also said in a statement. “Otherwise, U.S. and international pressure on Russia and its proxies will only increase.”
On Saturday, rocket fire slammed into a market, two schools and homes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, about 25 kilometers outside of the ceasefire line.
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This is a proper condemnation from the US Secretary of State. But did Kerry ever condemn the almost daily shelling of Donetsk’s civilians by the Ukrainian Army? Civil wars are brutal affairs.
Putin’s Terrorists attack Ukraine forces and then hide behind women and children.
Did you condemn Israel for defending themselves when the Palestinian Terrorists were attacking Israel last summer while using civilians as shields?
I’d take this “news” from the US State Dept. with a grain of salt, its not like they strong track record of telling the truth...especially as it regards Ukraine.
For their part the NAF denies involvement in the rocket attack.
Actually, the only “finger” Obama ever points is his middle finger to the Congress (and more than once).
I have pictures of it on my computer. Disgusting!
And .. we’re required to have RESPECT for that kind of juvenile behavior ..??
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