US formally accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine
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The announcement came as Joe Biden left for a trip to Europe to bolster western unity in the face of an increasingly brutal invasion. The secretary of state, Antony Blinken, said that the US had come to its conclusion using both public and intelligence sources.
Today, I can announce that, based on information currently available, the US government assesses that members of Russias forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Blinken said.
As with any alleged crime, a court of law with jurisdiction over the crime is ultimately responsible for determining criminal guilt in specific cases, he added, saying the US would continue its efforts to gather evidence and share it with international institutions.
We are committed to pursuing accountability using every tool available, including criminal prosecutions, Blinken said.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/23/russia-war-crimes-ukraine-us-blinken