“A mass grave” with the bodies of civilians “was found in Izyum, in the Kharkiv region. The necessary procedures have already begun there. More information, clear and verified, should be available tomorrow”. This was announced by the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in a video broadcast on Telegram. The city of Izyum, occupied for months by Russia, was recently liberated by Ukrainian forces. Zelensky, in recent days, has reached the area.
As reported by Sky News, according to Serhii Bolvinov, chief of police of the Kharkiv region, about 440 bodies were thrown into the mass grave. “Tomorrow there will be Ukrainian and international journalists in Izyum. We want the world to know what is really happening and what the Russian occupation has brought about. Bucha, Mariupol, now, sadly, Raisin … Russia leaves death everywhere. And it must. be held responsible for it. The world must hold Russia truly responsible for this war. We will do everything to make this happen, “adds Zelensky, paying homage to the memory of all those” whose lives have been taken away by the occupiers “.
ZELENSKY E VON DER LEYEN – Ukraine “started talks”, with “positive results” also with “the German partners”, from whom we “expect systems” of defense. “The question of the lack of ammunition and systems is closing. We also have conversations with Germany, France and Italy, I have not yet received positive reactions from Israel. Whichever country can ensure the protection of our skies, is one of the most urgent issues “, said Zelensky today, at a press conference in Kiev with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission.