The Council of Europe approved a motion on Friday to suspend Russia’s membership of the institution, which was formed in the aftermath of World War II to protect human rights and the rule of law across the continent, according to Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio.
“The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, of which Italy holds the presidency, has taken the decision to exclude the Russian Federation from its membership,” Di Maio said in a statement.
“Italy considers this to be a necessary measure in light of Russia’s unacceptable military aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a serious violation of international law,” he added.
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