European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Associated Press (AP) Human RightsNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by By LORNE COOKMarch 31, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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European ministers traveled to Bucha, Ukraine, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to commemorate the fourth anniversary of atrocities committed by Russian forces in the town. The visit coincided with ongoing reports of drone attacks targeting Russian oil ports. The ministers, including High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, attended a memorial ceremony in Bucha with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Residents of Bucha also marked the anniversary on Monday, remembering those killed during the Russian invasion. The events highlight the continued impact of the conflict and the international community's support for Ukraine.

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High Representative Kaja Kallas and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha attended a ceremony in Bucha.

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The commemoration marked the fourth anniversary of atrocities committed in Bucha.

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Residents in Bucha commemorated those killed by Russia’s invading forces.

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European ministers are in Ukraine for the Bucha atrocities anniversary.

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Evgeniy Maloletka 30% Vasilisa Stepanenko 30% Kyiv ×250% Kaja Kallas ×360% Andrii Sybiha ×360% European Union ×370% Russia ×270% Bucha ×680% Ukraine ×690%

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bucha atrocities 90% ukraine 80% european ministers 70% russian oil ports 70% drones 60% commemoration 60% killed civilians 50% invasion 50%

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