MUNICH: The Biden administration formally concluded that Russia has committed 'crimes against humanity' during its nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine, United States Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday (Feb 18). 'In the case of Russia's actions in Ukraine we have examined the evidence, we know t
Harris' speech comes as senior Western leaders met in Munich to assess Europe's worst conflict since World War II.
Washington had already concluded that Russian forces were guilty of war crimes, as has a United Nations-mandated investigation, but the Biden administration conclusion that Russia's actions amount to"crimes against humanity" implies a legal analysis that acts from murder to rape are widespread, systematic and intentionally directed against civilians. In international law, it is seen as a more serious offence.
"Let us all agree: On behalf of all the victims, both known and unknown, justice must be served," Harris said.
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