US Congress delegation visits Bucha. PHOTOS

A delegation of United States Congress, including members of Helsinki Commission, visited Bucha, Kyiv region.

The head of the delegation, chairman of the Helsinki Commission Joe Wilson, its member Stephen Cohen and US Ambassador to the OSCE Michael Carpenter paid tribute to the victims of Bucha by laying flowers and holding a minute of silence, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform.

They also examined photographs taken in the city immediately after its liberation and talked to families who had been victims of Russian crimes.

"It's important for Americans to know about the horrors that have taken place here and to be inspired by the people of Ukraine in the standoff, in the bipartisan work of Republicans and Democrats in Congress who support the victory of the people of Ukraine, that is, the restoration of territorial integrity," Joe Wilson said.

In turn, Michael Carpenter stressed that it is necessary to talk about the human dimension of the tragedy: "So that our colleagues around the world understand what is at stake. This is about freedom - not just about principles. It is about dignity, about what is right in this world. What we have seen today is very emotional."

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He also said that the United States would help Ukraine ensure accountability for every child deported by the Russians and work with Kyiv to reunite families and help victims.

He noted that the report published under the OSCE's Moscow Mechanism conclusively shows that the situation of Ukrainian children being forcibly deported to Russian-controlled territory or the territory of the Russian Federation is a serious violation of the Geneva Convention, a war crime and probably a crime against humanity.

"We need to ensure accountability for each and every one of these crimes. We will work with the government of Ukraine, we will follow their lead and assist them in whatever way they see fit to help reunite families and provide psychological assistance to the children and families affected," Carpenter said.

The American ambassador stressed that the Russians involved in these practices should know that there will be accountability for every child taken from their homes and families, and the United States will work to ensure this.