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He recalls "coup-mongering" protesters invading three branches of government and committing "barbaric acts" in the Supreme Court, "symbolically attacking an institution fundamental to Brazilian democracy".

"Our thoughts are with all the innocent victims impacted and we expect the relevant authorities to hold those responsible for these barbaric acts to account."

Until Putin stops his "barbaric assault", that allies would "keep tightening the screws on his war machine with even more sanctions", he added.

Druze residents of Suweida told the BBC they had witnessed "barbaric acts" as gunmen - government forces and foreign fighters - attacked people.

Over the last five days, Rima says she has witnessed "barbaric" scenes.