The Attorney General, notably led the investigation into the alleged atrocities committed at the start of the invasion by Russian forces in the town of Boutcha, a suburb north-west of kyiv.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday July 17 sacked Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and the head of the services Ivan Bakanov of the country’s security because of suspicions of treason by some of their subordinates for the benefit of the Russians. Ukrainian authorities are investigating more than 650 cases of suspected treason by local officials, including 60 in areas occupied by Russian and pro-Russian forces, the head of state explained at a press conference.
The Attorney General, led the investigation into the alleged atrocities committed at the start of the invasion by Russian forces in the town of Boutcha, a suburb north-west of kyiv, which in the eyes of the West has become a symbol of the “war crimes” Russians in Ukraine. this comes a few days after Ms. Ovsiannikova demonstrated alone near the Kremlin, brandishing a sign criticizing the military intervention in Ukraine and President Putin.
“Such a large number of crimes against the foundations of national security and the links established between Ukrainian law enforcement officials and Russian special services raise very serious questions for the leaders concerned”said Volodymyr Zelensky. “Each of these questions will be answered”he added.