In a video speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an end to Russian “war crimes.” His remarks came after reports of dozens of bodies being found in the streets and mass graves in the Ukrainian city of Bukha. “People have already seen a lot of war crimes. At different times. On different continents. “But it is time to do everything possible to make the war crimes of the Russian army the latest manifestation of such evil on earth,” Zelensky said. Zelensky called on Russian leaders to be held accountable for the actions of the nation’s army. “I want all the leaders of the Russian Federation to see how their mandates are fulfilled. Such commands. Such a fulfillment. And shared responsibility. For these killings, for these tortures, for these weapons torn apart by the explosions on the streets. For shots in the back of tied people’s heads. This is how the Russian state will be perceived. “This is your image,” Zelenski said. In his speech, Zelensky announced that a “justice mechanism” would be set up to investigate crimes committed by Russian soldiers on Ukrainian soil. The mechanism will be supported by the Foreign Ministry, the Attorney General’s Office, the National Police, the Security Service, the Intelligence Service and other government departments, he said. “This mechanism will help Ukraine and the world bring to justice those who unleashed or in any way participated in this terrible war against the Ukrainian people and in crimes against our people,” he said. Zelensky said he would provide more information on the state of Ukrainian territory occupied by Russian forces. “All Ukrainian partners will be informed in detail about what happened in the temporarily occupied territories of our state. “War crimes in Bukha and other cities during the Russian occupation will also be considered by the UN Security Council on Tuesday,” he said. He also noted that efforts are being made to restore electricity and water in Bouha, as well as to restore medical facilities and infrastructure. Zelensky reiterated the need for stronger sanctions against Russia. “There will definitely be a new package of sanctions against Russia. But I’m sure this is not enough. More conclusions are needed. “Not only for Russia, but also for the political behavior that actually allowed this evil to come to our land,” he said.
