Zelensky visits Bucha, where Russian troops committed massacre
- 04 April, 2022
- 12:57
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the town of Bucha, where the Russian Armed Forces massacred civilians, Report informs.
The head of state viewed the destroyed Russian equipment and talked to local residents.
Zelensky said Russia had committed war crimes and genocides in Ukraine.
The president answered the question, "Are peace talks with Russia still possible?" as follows:
"Yes, because Ukraine must achieve peace. We are in 21st century Europe. We will continue our diplomatic and military efforts."
After the withdrawal of Russian troops from Bucha on March 31, numerous war crimes of the Russian troops were revealed in the town – such as the killing of civilians, torture, rape and looting.
Photos taken by journalists and depicting the bodies of killed civilians in the liberated Bucha have gone viral. The killings were condemned by activists, politicians and cultural figures in Russia, Ukraine and other countries. Many reputable publications and experts have described the incident as an act of genocide, and the perpetrators of the massacre have been compared to Nazi Germany's war criminals.