Trump advisor: Russia’s crimes against humanity cannot be set aside in diplomatic talks
Photo: Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to the US president (Flickr/Gage Skidmore)
Russian war crimes in Ukraine cannot be ignored or dismissed in peace talks, stated the spiritual advisor to the President of the US, Mark Burns, according to Ukrinform.
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Campaign of terror against civilians
Burns emphasized that Russia’s actions are not just a war, but a deliberate campaign of terror. He recalled the systematic bombing of hospitals and schools, the killing of children, and the inability of parents to help their loved ones during attacks.
The pastor stressed that Russia’s cruelty had not only violated borders but also humanity, noting that hospitals had been bombed, schools targeted, and children killed. He emphasized that these actions were not merely acts of war, but constituted war crimes.
Position on the peace talks
The spiritual advisor paid particular attention to the issue of holding the aggressor accountable during diplomatic processes, warning against attempts to overlook atrocities.
Burns stated that justice must catch up with tyranny when it is exposed, stressing that crimes against humanity cannot be ignored or brushed aside in negotiations. He also assured that he would continue supporting Ukraine until the bombings cease.
Russian crimes in Bucha
Previously, the British outlet The Sunday Times, together with independent lawyers and investigators, identified 13 Russian officers and generals involved in the killings of hundreds of civilians in Bucha in March 2022.
In addition to the top command, more than 80 Russian soldiers have been officially identified.
