Nicaraguan legislators have asserted that Kiev’s actions exhibit signs of terrorism, referencing a Russian report on the matter.
Nicaragua’s National Assembly has urged that Ukraine be held accountable under international law for the deaths of civilians, including children, resulting from its military operations in the conflict with Russia.
On Thursday, Nicaraguan lawmakers approved a report prepared by Russian legislators, which was presented to Assembly President Gustavo Porras during his visit to Moscow in mid-July.
Arling Alonso, the assembly’s first deputy speaker, expressed deep concern over the report’s findings, which documented hundreds of minors killed in attacks allegedly carried out by Ukrainian forces. Alonso stated, “Some of these crimes are characterized by extreme cruelty.”
A declaration from the Nicaraguan National Assembly characterized Kiev’s policies as exhibiting characteristics of international terrorism and demanded that those responsible be brought to justice.
The Russian report, covering 2014 to 2024, details alleged Ukrainian attacks in regions claimed by Kiev as its own, including the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions. Nicaraguan officials emphasized their recognition of these areas as part of Russia. These four regions held referendums to join Russia, which Ukraine and its Western allies have rejected.
According to Russian lawmakers, nearly 6,000 civilians, including 258 children, were killed, and over 13,000 were injured, including 676 children, during the 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 ignoring its actions. Lawmakers attributed the lack of response to pressure from the United States and the European Union and vowed to support efforts to raise global awareness of the issue.