VP Harris: ‘There Is No Doubt That Russia’s Armed Forces Are Committing War Crimes’
Harris makes plain case over invasion of Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris made a very direct and plain case Wednesday that Russian forces are committing war crimes in their ongoing brutal and lawless incursion into Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military — and the resolute Ukrainian people — have continued to defend their democratic homeland despite suffering brutal and bloody attacks against civilians and civilian targets.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin ordered the full-on invasion of Ukraine in February. However, that invasion has been met by an unprecedented response from the United States and most of its Western allies in politically and economically isolating Russia while providing Ukraine with much-needed military and other aid.
“Before I do address the subject of our meeting today, I will comment on Russia’s continued brutality against Ukraine, including the latest barrage of missile strikes this week. Since launching an unprovoked war, Russia’s actions have been barbaric and inhumane,” Harris said during a press conference following her meeting with Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte of Lithuania. “They have attacked hospitals, kindergartens, playgrounds, and now they are deliberately targeting energy infrastructure in a way that will directly cause pain and hardship to innocent civilians. And there is no doubt that Russia’s armed forces are committing war crimes.”
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