Elena Zelenskaya in an interview with CBS: It is not enough for the world to know about the violence of Russians against Ukrainian children - punishment of criminals is needed

Victims of violence committed by the Russian military against Ukrainian children will begin to testify in mass when they see that criminals are punished, and Ukraine is counting on the help of the world in establishing justice in this matter. This was stated by Lady Elena Zelenska in an interview with CBS, which she gave during her visit to the United States. The president's wife, in particular, emphasized that Russian crimes against Ukrainian children are conscious intimidation.

“There are so many of them that these cannot be some cases, it is a conscious intimidation. When you call the figures in the world that our Attorney General's office is investigating 231 fact that the sexual violence committed by the Russian military, which among the victims of 13 children: 12 girls and one boy, and the youngest sacrifice was only 4 years old, you see a genuine horror in the eyes of the listeners. But this is not enough. Punishment is needed.

The victims will not testify in mass until they see justice, ”the first lady said. She spoke about more than 19,000 children stolen (these are only those who are aware of) and that Ukraine is forced to contact free countries in the world to accelerate their return. Elena Zelenska also emphasized the importance of psychological rehabilitation of Ukrainians after they are experiencing during the war and told about the All -Ukrainian Mental Health Program.

“We have a huge need for psychologists and psychotherapists. At the same time, Ukrainian doctors gain such powerful experience in the high conditions that they can share it. The international developments we have borrowed from our partners have to improve so much that the program becomes unique. And now our experts will be able to share unique experience, ”the presidential wife said.

The first lady informed about the activities of her Foundation Foundation Foundation on humanitarian, educational and medical assistance to Ukrainians. She also emphasized on her cultural diplomacy projects, in particular on the opening of Ukrainian book shelves and audio guides in the world in the world in leading monuments. “Culture makes us who we are. If you destroy the culture, it will be easier to destroy people.