Russia’s human rights ombudsperson has sharply criticized the European Union for “ignoring human suffering” in eastern Ukraine.
Ella Pamfilova said in an interview published by “Rossiiskaya gazeta” on October 20 that although Europe is “an icon in the style of human rights, democracy, and freedom of speech,” it “openly prefers to disregard the situation in southeastern Ukraine.”
She added that Europe’s media “are simply fulfilling the order to brand and to accuse Russia of everything.”
She admitted that “there are things to criticize Russia for,” but added that “one must have a moral right to do so.” She added that she is …read more
