'We have documented thousands of crimes including sexual violence' Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska claims Ukraine has found 'torture chambers organised by Russian occupiers' and adds that Russia brought 'systematic violence' to many occupied areas
Live reporting by Olive Enokido-Lineham and Emily Mee. Updates from Deborah Haynes in Ukraine and Diana Magnay in MoscowIn a historic speech to British MPs in Westminster, Ukraine's first lady calls on the UK to help bring justice for Ukraine.
In Kherson, Ms Zelenska says Russian forces are still carrying out"planned, cruel attacks" on civilians, schools and hospitals. Meanwhile, she says 200,000km of Ukraine remains covered in mines and unexploded munitions left behind by Russian troops.As Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska prepares to speak in front of British MPs, Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has a message for those in the UK.
Since 10 October, when the power cuts started, Kyiv Patrol Police said the number of accidents with casualties had increased by 55%.The capital has been hit with power outages in recent days as Russia targets Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure. Here are some of the latest photos of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The official, who could not be reached for comment, faces up to 12 years in prison under the allegations if prosecuted and found guilty. Ukraine liberated the city of Kherson on 11 November after Russian forces withdrew. Moscow had previously controlled the city since early in the war. In the interview, Pope Francis said while it was the Russian state that invaded Ukraine,"generally, the cruellest are perhaps those who are of Russia but are not of the Russian tradition, such as the Chechens, the Buryats and so on".
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