My Dear OZians,
On the possible use of chemical weapons in Mariupol:
The Azov battalion, which had its origins as a far-right militia and was folded into Ukraine's armed forces, is one of the units holding out in the besieged port city of Mariupol.
Some background: In response to the reports, Britain’s junior Armed Forces minister said "all options are on the table" for how the West will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine.
"I think it’s useful to maintain some ambiguity [...] over exactly what the response would be, but let’s be clear, if they are used at all, then [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin should know that all possible options are on the table in terms of how the West might respond," James Heappey told Sky News.
According to Human Rights Watch, "white phosphorus can burn people to the bone, smolder inside the body, and reignite when bandages are removed."
The munitions are either banned or circumscribed under international law in populated areas..
Some background: In response to the reports, Britain’s junior Armed Forces minister said "all options are on the table" for how the West will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine.
"I think it’s useful to maintain some ambiguity [...] over exactly what the response would be, but let’s be clear, if they are used at all, then [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin should know that all possible options are on the table in terms of how the West might respond," James Heappey told Sky News.
According to Human Rights Watch, "white phosphorus can burn people to the bone, smolder inside the body, and reignite when bandages are removed."
The munitions are either banned or circumscribed under international law in populated areas..
Russia and Putin must be held accountable!
The Wizard
Note: This post is the opinion of The Wizard of 'OZ' and no-one else and reflects as best I can tell from the available information out there.
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