Ukrainian children came to the Vatican.
Pope Francis at a weekly audience in the Vatican Hall condemned the massacre in Bucha and kissed the flag of Ukraine, which was brought from this city liberated from Russian occupation. He also called for prayers for the innocent victims and an end to the war in our country.
“The latest news about the war in Ukraine, instead of bringing relief and hope, testifies, instead, to new atrocities, such as the massacre in Bucha. More and more heinous acts of cruelty have also been committed against the civilian population, defenseless women and children. These are victims whose innocent blood cries out to heaven and begs: “May this war be put to an end! Shut up! Let no more death and destruction be sown! ” Let's pray for this together, “the Pope was quoted as saying by Vatican News.
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Francis also unfurled the Ukrainian flag brought from Bucha. “This flag came from the war, from this long-suffering city of Bucha. And here are some Ukrainian children who are now here with us. Let's greet them and pray for them together, “he said.
After that, a group of children took the stage and stood next to the Pope. “These children were forced to flee and come to a foreign land: this is one of the fruits of war. Let's not forget about them, let's not forget about the Ukrainian people, “the Pope said.
He presented the children with Easter sweets, and they gave him presents.
On April 2, Kyiv region was liberated from Russian troops, including Irpin, Bucha, and Gostomel. After the retreat of the Russian military in the liberated towns and villages there were Mass deaths of civilians have been reported .
Ukraine and some Western officials are demanding that Russia be held accountable for war crimes over what is happening in the Kyiv region.
The Kremlin categorically rejects any charges of civil murder. ” Russia has even tried to convene a meeting of the UN Security Council , calling it a “blatant provocation by Ukrainian radicals in Bucha.” However, the UN Security Council rejected the initiative.
On April 5, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that the Russian military, which committed atrocities in Bucha in Kyiv region, are returning to Ukraine.
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