Christine Lambrecht, German Defence Minister has said that the European Union (EU) should consider a ban on gas imports from Russia,
It comes after alleged atrocities by Russian forces in the Ukrainian town of Bucha attracted widespread condemnation from world leaders.
Speaking to German public broadcaster ARD, Ms Lambrecht said: “There has to be a response. Such crimes must not remain unanswered.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also said Putin and his backers would “feel the consequences” of their actions.
Russia supplies around 40% of Europe’s gas, a fact that has so far made Germany and other European nations reluctant to expand sanctions to target its energy sector.
