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PACE passed a resolution recognizing Russia as a terrorist regime

Oct 13, 2022

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution calling the Russian Federation a terrorist regime.

This is reported by European Pravda.

The resolution was adopted unanimously. 99 deputies present in the room voted for it, with one abstention.

At the autumn session of the PACE, which takes place in Strasbourg, a document titled "Further escalation of the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine" was presented on Thursday.

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It states that this aggression should be unequivocally condemned as a crime in itself, a violation of international law, and a major threat to international peace and security.

The resolution was amended to propose that the Russian Federation be declared a terrorist regime. During the voting it was supported by 79 deputies, two were against and one abstained.

The resolution also included an amendment calling for Ukraine to be provided with air defense systems.

Author - Olena Madiak, 13/10/2022

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