The United States has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday (February 18). Speaking at the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Harris accused Russian forces of carrying out u201cgruesome acts of murder, torture, rape and deportationu201d against civilians.u201cIn the case of Russiau2019s actions in Ukraine, we have examined the evidence, we know the legal standards, and there is no doubt: These are crimes against humanity,u201d she said.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also released a statement on Saturday, saying his country remains deeply committed to u201cholding members of Russiau2019s forces and other Russian officials accountable for their atrocitiesu201d.In his statement, Blinken said he determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity after a careful analysis of the law and available facts. He believes the acts of violence against Ukraineu2019s civilian population werenu2019t random or spontaneous but rather were part of u201cthe Kremlinu2019s widespread and systematic attacku201d.
The actions taken by the Russian regime during the war are well known to the world. Comment down your view regarding the necessity of the war.
