About 1,000 Russian invaders taken prisoner and give evidence – Zelensky

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video meeting with International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Everyone understands what is happening. There are people, up to 1,000 prisoners; there is video evidence, everything they [prisoners – Ed.] told without pressure,” Zelensky said.

The President of Ukraine stressed that all criminals, who brought suffering to Ukraine and took the lives of people away, should be brought to justice.

“I would like to thank you for your visit. It is important to us, amid the war, amid Russia’s aggression against our country, primarily against our people, that you reacted so promptly, so professionally,” Zelensky noted.

Zelensky also promised that cooperation would be ensured at the highest level.

Meanwhile, Khan expressed hope for effective cooperation with Ukraine and receiving the necessary information.

Khan had a look at the photos of Mariupol and other Ukrainian cities, as well as suffering people, and stressed that the law should step forward now and be used to protect these people.

Khan noted a historical unity within the international community. Over 48 hours, a total of 41 countries, from Colombia to Japan, many European countries, have realized that the rule of law cannot exist in institutions and courts only. This must be put into practice if we want justice, Khan stressed.

A reminder that ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has arrived in Ukraine and is starting to investigate Russia’s war crimes against the Ukrainian people.

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