However, as a prosecutor herself, she said she must gather the evidence, particularly in areas such as the besieged city of Mariupol.

Russian troops have been raiding Ukraine for almost two months now, and the terrible images of the atrocities of the war, including mass graves, rapes, and tortures of innocent civilians, has sparked global condemnation against Russia.

Speaking to Sky News, Ukraine’s top prosecutor said, while referring to the besieged Mariupol: “I will give you the evidence when I have access to this territory.”

She went on to describe Putin’s horrific strategy which, according to Ms Venediktova, consists of two sickening parts, and is imposed by the chief commander.