Zelensky accused Russia of genocide. He visited Bucha
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky near the city of Bucha near Kiev, where in recent days, after the retreat of Russian troops, the bodies of killed civilians were found.
According to the BBC, he spoke about the ban on the use of Russian equipment and talked with the surrounding territories. In an interview with reporters, Zelensky said that Russia died as a result of genocide. At the same time, he said that he was still protected from diseases in Russia: “We continue to detect and kill.”
Russia withdrew its troops from Kyiv, and also, on such occasions, from Chernihiv and Sumy regions. However, it is building up forces in the Donbass and Kharkov region. On a significant share of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that now the main task of the Russian operation is to take control of the Donbass.
There is no exact data on the number of those killed in Bucha and the causes of their death. It became known that were found including those killed with hidden hands. In addition, mass graves were reported in the city. The total number of victims, which is called by representatives of the Ukrainian authorities, is more than 300. It is alleged that these are the victims of the Russian military.
Moscow categorically rejects accusations of mass crimes and falsified admissions to their commission.
The Pentagon said there could be no independent verification of the Ukrainian authorities’ version of the atrocities committed by Russian troops against civilians in Bucha. But it is also noted that the US Department has no reason to dispute this version. informs Reuters.