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In a video tackle, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky known as for an finish to Russian “struggle crimes.”
His tackle got here after experiences of dozens of our bodies discovered within the streets and mass graves within the Ukrainian metropolis of Bucha.
“The world has already seen many struggle crimes. At completely different instances. On completely different continents. However it’s time to do every little thing potential to make the struggle crimes of the Russian army the final manifestation of such evil on earth,” Zelensky mentioned.
Zelensky known as on Russian leaders to be held accountable for the actions of the nation’s army.
“I would like all of the leaders of the Russian Federation to see how their orders are being fulfilled. Such orders. Such a success. And joint accountability. For these murders, for these tortures, for these arms torn off by explosions that lie on the streets. For pictures behind the top of tied individuals. That is how the Russian state will now be perceived. That is your picture,” Zelensky mentioned.
In his tackle, Zelensky introduced a “mechanism of justice” could be established to analyze crimes dedicated by Russian troopers in Ukrainian territory. The mechanism could be supported by the Ministry of International Affairs, the Workplace of the Prosecutor Normal, the Nationwide Police, the Safety Service, the Intelligence Service and different authorities branches, he mentioned.
“This mechanism will assist Ukraine and the world deliver to concrete justice those that unleashed or in any means participated on this horrible struggle towards the Ukrainian individuals and in crimes towards our individuals,” he mentioned.
Zelensky mentioned he’ll present extra info on the state of Ukrainian territory that was occupied by Russian forces.
“All companions of Ukraine might be knowledgeable intimately about what occurred within the quickly occupied territory of our state. Conflict crimes in Bucha and different cities throughout the Russian occupation can even be thought of by the UN Safety Council on Tuesday,” he mentioned.
He additionally famous efforts are underway to revive electrical energy and water to Bucha, in addition to reestablishing medical establishments and infrastructure.
Zelensky as soon as once more invoked the necessity for stronger sanctions towards Russia.
“There will certainly be a brand new bundle of sanctions towards Russia. However I am certain that is not sufficient. Extra conclusions are wanted. Not solely about Russia, but additionally concerning the political conduct that truly allowed this evil to come back to our land,” he mentioned.