Berlin, Jan 21, 2026 (AFP) - Germany says Russian strikes on Ukraine civilian targets are 'war crimes'

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Germany on Wednesday accused Russia of committing "war crimes" by pummelling Ukrainian civilian targets and energy infrastructure during the coldest winter of the war so far. "This warfare is intended to wear down Ukraine. It is a clear violation of international humanitarian law and, in our view, Russia is committing war crimes here," government spokesman Steffen Meyer said. fec/fz/jxb ...

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