Nicaragua Condemns Ukrainian Actions as Terrorist, Calls for Justice
The National Assembly of Nicaragua has issued a strong condemnation of Ukraine’s military actions, accusing it of targeting civilians, including children, during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The lawmakers based their claims on a Russian-authored report, which they received during Assembly President Gustavo Porras’s visit to Moscow in mid-July. The report, spanning 2014 to 2024, alleges that Ukrainian forces have killed nearly 6,000 civilians, including 258 children, in Russian-controlled regions claimed by Kiev. Nicaraguan officials expressed significant concern over the report’s findings, with first deputy speaker Arling Alonso describing the alleged crimes as extreme in their cruelty.
The assembly’s declaration asserts that Kiev’s policies exhibit the characteristics of international terrorism and demands justice for those responsible. Additionally, the lawmakers criticized international organizations for neglecting the issue, attributing the lack of action to pressure from the United States and the European Union. Nicaragua has pledged support for efforts to bring global attention to the matter.
The Russian-authored report spans the years 2014 to 2024 and records alleged Ukrainian attacks in Russian regions claimed by Kiev under its sovereignty, including the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions. Nicaraguan officials stressed their recognition of these areas as part of Russia. All four regions held referendums to join Russia – votes that Ukraine and its Western backers have rejected.
According to Russian lawmakers, nearly 6,000 civilians, including 258 children, were killed, and more than 13,000 others injured, among them 676 children, during the time period covered by the report.
Nicaragua’s parliament also criticized international organizations for what it described as “perpetuating the impunity of the Ukrainian regime” by turning a blind eye to its actions. Lawmakers attributed the lack of response to pressure from the United States and the European Union and pledged to support efforts to draw global attention to the issue.