Russian Envoy Accuses Ukrainian Authorities of Treating People Like 'Concentration Camp Prisoners'
Rodion Miroshnik also said Ukraine's elites are unconcerned about ordinary people's problems, according to TASS.
A Russian Foreign Ministry official has accused Ukrainian authorities of treating people like prisoners in a concentration camp, according to a report from TASS.
Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik made the comparison while also asserting that Ukraine's political elites are not concerned about the problems facing ordinary people. The remarks were attributed to Miroshnik in his capacity as a Russian Foreign Ministry envoy focused on issues related to Ukraine.
The statement reflects the sharply critical rhetoric that has characterized official Russian commentary on Ukraine's government throughout the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Ukrainian officials have not been reported as responding directly to Miroshnik's specific comparison.
Claims and counterclaims about the treatment of civilians have featured prominently in the information dimension of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with both sides frequently accusing the other of mistreating populations under their respective control or influence. Independent verification of the specific claims made by Miroshnik was not available in the source reporting.
The comments add to an ongoing exchange of accusations between Moscow and Kyiv as the conflict continues.
Sources
- Ukrainian authorities treat people like concentration camp prisoners — Russian envoy — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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