Russia’s ambassador to the United States dismissed Vice President Kamala Harris’ accusation that the country is committing crimes against humanity in Ukraine as an “attempt to dem…
is an “attempt to demonize Moscow,” Russia’s ambassador to the US said Sunday — as he blamed America for “fueling” the nearly yearlong crisis.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken backed Vice President Kamala Harris’ accusation that Russia is committing “crimes against humanity” in Ukraine.“Their actions are an assault on our common values, an attack on our common humanity,” Harris said, citing evidence of execution-style killings, rape and torture. “The United States has formally determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity.
Two top Republicans — Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Michael McCaul — called on the Biden administration to ramp up its military assistance to Ukraine, including F-16 jet fighters, in light of Harris’ comments.“We’re talking about the vice president of the United States declaring that Russia is involved in crimes against humanity in Germany of all places, echoes of World War II.
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