Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, urged Russian people to use a virtual private network to avoid being blocked from seeing the mass killings blamed on Russian forces in Ukraine.
In a video clip book-ended by him speaking in Russian, Johnson said the recent atrocities carried out in Bucha, Irpin and elsewhere in Ukraine have horrified the world.
He said that Russians should serve the truth about what their military was doing. Coverage of the invasion of Ukraine in Russia is heavily edited to fit the Kremlin narrative that its forces are not harming civilians.
The mass killings there have been characterized as a hoax by its officials.
When you find the truth, share it.
—Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 5, 2022
Richard Moore, the head of MI6 and other intelligence officials have made rare public statements against Russian misinformation.
After the withdrawal of Russian troops, the massacre at the Ukrainian town of Bucha was uncovered. The mayor of the town, Anatoliy Fedoruk, said on Monday that at least 300 people had been killed. There was evidence of a mass grave in the town.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, said that Russia&s actions there were genocide.
Zelenskyy described Russia's actions as "war crimes" in an address to the United Nations Tuesday night.
Johnson included some footage from Ukraine in his social media clip, as he described the mass killings and rapes that have been reported in recent days.
The reports are so shocking and sickening that your government is trying to hide them from you.
If you could see what was happening, you wouldn't support his war. He knows that the trust that every Russian mother has in her son is betrayed by these crimes.
He knows they are a stain on the honor of Russia.
He said that your president is accused of committing war crimes. I cannot believe he is acting in your name.
Ahead of an expected new wave of sanctions, Johnson addressed the people of Russia, as Britain, the US and allies look to put more economic pressure on Putin.
The Foreign Secretary will announce measures to target Russia's strategic industries with a focus on energy.
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