Dutch and German intelligence agencies have issued a stark warning about the escalating use of chemical weapons by Russian forces in Ukraine, stating that the military is both ‘supporting’ and ‘actively facilitating’ the use of banned agents on the battlefield. The agencies have called for urgent international condemnation and action to address the issue.
According to the agencies, the use of chemical weapons has become more frequent in recent months, with evidence suggesting that Russia is actively supplying these agents to frontline units in Ukraine. The intelligence reports have been shared with international partners and are expected to be presented at various security and defense conferences in the coming weeks.
The Dutch and German officials have emphasized that the use of chemical weapons violates international law and poses a significant threat to civilian populations and military personnel alike. They have urged the United Nations and other global organizations to take swift and decisive action to hold Russia accountable for these violations.