The justice ministers of the Council of Europe member and observer states have adopted the so-called Riga principles, outlining how Russia should be hold accountable for the losses and damages it has caused in Ukraine, the Council announced on Sept. 11.
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"Held in flagrant violation of international law, (the sham "elections") constitute a further illustration of the denial by the Russian Federation of the values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law upheld by the Council of Europe," the council said in a statement.
Council of Europe sets out principles for holding Russia accountable for war damages (kyivindependent.com)
The justice ministers of the Council of Europe member and observer states have adopted the so-called Riga principles, outlining how Russia should be hold accountable for the losses and damages it has caused in Ukraine, the Council announced on Sept. 11.
Council of Europe denounces Russia's sham 'elections' in occupied parts of Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
"Held in flagrant violation of international law, (the sham "elections") constitute a further illustration of the denial by the Russian Federation of the values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law upheld by the Council of Europe," the council said in a statement.