Zelensky accuses Russia of war crimes and genocide

On Day 40 of the invasion evidence was mounting of atrocities carried out in areas of Ukraine abandoned by Russian forces.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of genocide but says peace talks will continue.

The bodies of 410 civilians have been found in areas around Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities say.

UKRAINE'S President Zelensky says Russian actions make 'negotiations harder'.

Zelensky spoke on national television from the town of Bucha in the Kyiv region, where tied bodies shot at close range, a mass grave and other signs of executions have been found in territory retaken from the Russian troops.

The Kremlin has denied any accusations related to the killing of civilians in Bucha.

"These are war crimes and will be recognised by the world as genocide," Zelensky said, wearing body armour and surrounded by military personnel.

"It's very difficult to talk when you see what they've done here," he said. "They longer the Russian Federation drags on with the meeting the worse it will be for them as well as for this situation and for this war.

"We know of thousands of people killed and tortured, with severed limbs, raped women and murdered children," he said.

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#Russia #Ukraine #Zelensky

[ukn]

I wouldn't even bother about the negotiations, Mr Zelensky, I'd just reap the wild wind, revenge is a dish, best served cold, 🇺🇦🇺🇦💪

[RGood]

Loyal soldiers protecting a great leader. Honor to those men.

[oceanwaves]

I am beyond horrified and disgusted with Russia. They must pay for these crimes. The world will not forget this!. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes! 🇺🇦💪💙💛🙏

[gdewyg]

Ukraine should just put aside any talks with Russia. Russia is currently not ready for any negotiations

[mandrake]

It's not Russian do the crime
But azov the nazism do crime

[andreaskohler]

All the Russian soldiers have names and only very few are named Putin. I do not understand how Russian conscripts and regular soldiers in the 21st century are able to commit such actions.

[verdebusterAP]

Well Zelensky, Russia was never playing on negotiating with you. Their plan was to cross you out and negotiate with their successor

[westlondon]

Volodymyr Zelensky. I wish you wealth, good health, long life and happiness. You're a heroe and a role model. May God bless you and your country and your people. 🙏❤🙏

[soreeyez]

Ukraine has been dragging negotiations since

[ВладимирСтрижов-гх]

Зеля отпускает бороду, чтобы чеченцы не узнали.

[sunyue]

Putin just got beaten by a comedian. Thats hard to accept. Fact. Hes earned my respect greetings from Shenzhen 中国 🇨🇳 💙💛

[markgildo]

Unlucky for Ukraine having a comedian actor president

[ZWD]

We see a lot of footage of perfect negotiations in the form of destroyed military equipment. Seems to me, negotiations are going quite well for Ukraine.

[wawankeiko]

Penggalian kepala zelenskyi...
Bravo Rusia

[scottalvarez]

Please give the man some A10’s and Apache’s to negotiate the Russian’s into dust.

[luvlife]

Glad to see you out of your bunker Zelenskyy. Respect

[ronwyneking]

All the captured Russian soldiers, plead and talk about been forced into war, than they do these horrid crimes....shocking tugs

[berechianyanwu]

Ukraine should insist on taking back all the areas currently occupied by Russia, including Crimea.✍️

[strahinjicban]

Why dont you say about 264 ukrainian soldiers whos surrendered today in mariupol, its 501 batalion of ukrainian marines?!?! Tell that...

[anonymous]

Innocent souls can't come back in the name of negotiations.