Swiss experts to help repair Kyiv's Caves Monastery, Zelenskyy says

Swiss experts will take part in repairing the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (the Monastery of the Caves), a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was damaged in a Russian attack.

Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a conversation with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine

Details: "They will work on this together with our experts. I thank Switzerland for this initiative and support," Zelenskyy said.

He noted that all countries participating in the G7 summit currently taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France, have condemned Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure, Ukrainians' homes and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

Quote from Zelenskyy: "No one truly understands the logic of the leader of aggressive Russia. Everyone believes that the war must be stopped in any case. That is logical. Everyone believes that they do not see any desire on Russia's side – first and foremost, Putin does not want it to end – but he must be forced, primarily through sanctions."

Details: Ukraine's Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said earlier that funding for repairs to Lavra's Dormition Cathedral, also damaged in the Russian attack, will be allocated from the state treasury's reserve fund.

"The government will provide the necessary funding for repairs. A decision will be adopted today [15 June – ed.] on the urgent allocation of funds from the reserve fund to secure the damaged roof and subsequently repair it," Svyrydenko said.

Background:

• On the night of 14-15 June, the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was attacked by Russia. Russian forces damaged the Ivan Kushchnyk Tower, a defensive structure built in the 18th century.
• A fire broke out at the site, covering about 800 sq m. A lot of water got into the cathedral whilst the fire was being put out. As soon as access to the building was restored, valuables began to be rescued from the cathedral.

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