Russia's permanent representative to the UN Security Council at the meeting spoke about the war crimes of the Ukrainian army

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Russia's envoy to the UN Vitaly Churkin, speaking at a press briefing after a closed meeting of the Security Council, spoke about the critical situation in the east of Ukraine.

"The humanitarian situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate. Dozens of villages raked daily artillery, multiple rocket launchers "Grad", tanks and air force ", - he said.

"Of particular concern is the fact that the Ukrainian army uses inhumane weapons, as well as unguided artillery shells. Semenivka against the city in the Donetsk region used phosphorous shells, which can be considered a war crime. Civilians bear heavy losses, "- said Vitaly Churkin.

He recalled that in many localities Donbass no electricity and water, not enough medicine.

In addition, Vitaly Churkin mentioned abductions of journalists and Ukrainian security officials stressed that it has become the country's "normal practice." He also noted that in relation to media personnel torture.

Commenting on the recent statements of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko of intent "to cease fire and bloodshed," Vitaly Churkin said that "even before the election Poroshenko made a number of statements, but have not been implemented," RIA Novosti reported.

Earlier Poroshenko announced that Boudin created a "humanitarian corridor" for civilians who want to leave the dangerous areas.

On the eve of President of Ukraine said that the cessation of hostilities in the east of the country will be possible only after the restoration of border control and the National Security Council and National Defense announced on June 16 that under the "peace plan" is going to hold the president of Ukraine unilateral demarcation of the border with Russia.