Russia must be held accountable for Bucha crimes - Italy

Italy has condemned as "appalling and unbearable" Russia's alleged killings of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha and said Moscow must be held accountable.

"The images of the crimes committed in Bucha and other areas liberated by the Ukrainian army are astonishing," said Prime Minister Mario Draghi in a statement.

"The cruelty of the massacres of unarmed civilians is appalling and unbearable. The Russian authorities must immediately cease hostilities, stop the violence against civilians, and be held accountable for what has happened," he added.