Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Says US Secretary of State
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Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Says US Secretary of State
Russian Forces, Have Committed
War Crimes in Ukraine, , Says US Secretary of State.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
delivered the assessment on March 23 as he
accompanies President Joe Biden to meet with NATO leaders in Europe.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
delivered the assessment on March 23 as he
accompanies President Joe Biden to meet with NATO leaders in Europe.
Today, I can announce that, based on information currently available, the U.S. government assesses that members of Russia’s forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via AP News.
It also comes a day shy of the one month anniversary
of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
In making the assessment, the U.S. government cites "numerous credible reports" of "attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities.".
Russia’s forces have destroyed apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, civilian vehicles, shopping centers, and ambulances, , Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via AP News.
... leaving thousands of innocent civilians killed or wounded, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via AP News.
Blinken's statement also cites the devastating bombardment of Mariupol.
Many of the sites Russia’s forces have hit have been clearly identifiable as in-use by civilians.
This includes the Mariupol maternity hospital... , Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via AP News.
... and a strike that hit a Mariupol theater, clearly marked with the word 'дети' — Russian for 'children' — in huge letters visible from the sky, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via AP News.
Blinken reiterated that
the release of the assessment
follows significant
gathering of intelligence.
Our assessment is based on a careful review of available information from public and intelligence sources, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via AP News.
War crimes have generally been the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court since 2002.
Neither the U.S. nor Russia are members of the judicial body, and the nations don't recognize its legitimacy
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Pelosi Will
Visit Taiwan, , Officials From
Both Nations Confirm.
Pelosi Will
Visit Taiwan, , Officials From
Both Nations Confirm.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is a delicate matter for the government of China, which views the autonomous nation as its territory.
China officials referred to the "egregious political impact" Pelosi's visit to Taiwan would have.
We would like to tell the US once again that China is standing by, and the Chinese People's Liberation Army will never
sit idly by. , Zhao Lijian, China Foreign Ministry Spokesman,
via CNN.
China will take resolute responses and strong countermeasures to defend
its sovereignty and
territorial integrity, Zhao Lijian, China Foreign Ministry Spokesman,
via CNN.
As for what measures, if she dares to go, then let's wait
and see, Zhao Lijian, China Foreign Ministry Spokesman,
via CNN.
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken maintained the White House's position that Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
did not involve the executive branch.
Speaking on behalf of the Biden administration, .
Blinken stated that
"we do not know what
Speaker Pelosi intends to do.".
Congress is an independent, coequal branch of government. The decision is entirely
the Speaker's, Anthony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via CNN.
And so if the speaker does decide to visit and China tries to create some kind of crisis or otherwise escalate tensions, that would be entirely on Beijing, Anthony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via CNN.
We are looking for them, in the event she decides to visit, to act responsibly and not to engage in in any escalation going forward, Anthony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State,
via CNN.
Pelosi's visit is not without safety risks, and National Security Council coordinator John Kirby stated the agency's protection intentions. .
We want to make sure that when she travels overseas, she can do so safely and securely and we're going to make sure of that, John Kirby, National Security Council, via CNN.
This is an important trip for the speaker to be on and we're going to do whatever we can to
support her, John Kirby, National Security Council, via CNN
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Shinzo Abe, , Former Prime Minister of Japan, , Assassinated at Campaign Stop.
The longest-serving
prime minister in
Japan's history was 67
at the time of his death.
Abe was shot twice from behind while making a public, outdoor speech near a train station in the city of Nara.
He was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead less than six hours after the shooting.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 41,
was arrested by police.
A witness described the scene for Reuters journalists.
The first shot, no one knew what was going on, but after the second shot, what looked like special police tackled him, Makoto Ichikawa, Witness, via Reuters.
Media outlets in Japan have described the gun used in the assassination as appearing to be homemade.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reacted to news of the assassination, calling it an
"act of cowardly barbarism.".
I am simply speechless over the news of Abe's death, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via Reuters.
This attack is an act of brutality that happened during the elections - the very foundation of our democracy - and is absolutely unforgivable, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via Reuters.
President Joe Biden stated that he was "stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened" by the news of Abe's death.
The United States stands with Japan in this moment of grief.
I send my deepest condolences to his family, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
This is a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
At the G20 meeting, U.S. Secretary of State
Antony Blinken referred to Abe's assassination as "shocking [and] profoundly disturbing.".
At the G20 meeting, U.S. Secretary of State
Antony Blinken referred to Abe's assassination as "shocking [and] profoundly disturbing."
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The $430 billion piece of legislation passed the Senate along party line by a vote of 51 to 50. Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill is the most significant federal legislation in history to address climate change. The bill will also give Medicare the right to negotiate drug prices, ... and will impose a significant tax increase aimed at the profits of major U.S. corporations. The legislation passed after a nearly 27-hour "vote-a-rama," in which Republicans attempted to curtail pieces of the bill. The measures of the bill are crafted to pay for themselves, so Democrats are hopeful its passage will help to reign in inflation. The bill made it to the Senate floor as Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) agreed to support the bill after concessions. It will now move to the House, which is expected to approve as soon as Aug. 12, before arriving at the president's desk for signature. Despite the concessions, President Joe Biden hailed the passage of the bill as a major victory for his administration.
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Immigration Standoff Accelerates , As Texas Governor Sends , Migrants to New York City.
Immigration Standoff Accelerates , As Texas Governor Sends , Migrants to New York City.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send
buses carrying migrants to New York City
and Washington has progressed.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to send
buses carrying migrants to New York City
and Washington has progressed.
On August 5, the first bus
arrived at NYC's Port Authority
Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
On August 5, the first bus
arrived at NYC's Port Authority
Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
Reuters reports that the move is an effort to share responsibility for immigration with Democratic
mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Reuters reports that the move is an effort to share responsibility for immigration with Democratic
mayors and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Volunteers reportedly said some of the immigrants would be processed for
admission to city homeless shelters.
Reuters reports that Abbott has also sent over 6,000 migrants to Washington since April.
According to Abbott, the buses
are part of a broader effort to call out
Democratic immigration policies.
According to Abbott, the buses
are part of a broader effort to call out
Democratic immigration policies.
Abbott said it was now up to
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to provide
services and housing for the new arrivals.
Abbott said it was now up to
New York City Mayor Eric Adams to provide
services and housing for the new arrivals.
I hope he follows through on his promise
of welcoming all migrants with open arms
so that our overrun and overwhelmed
border towns can find relief, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, via Reuters.
I hope he follows through on his promise
of welcoming all migrants with open arms
so that our overrun and overwhelmed
border towns can find relief, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, via Reuters.
In Arizona, Republican Governor
Doug Ducey has also sent an additional
1,000 migrants to Washington.
In Arizona, Republican Governor
Doug Ducey has also sent an additional
1,000 migrants to Washington.
New York City Mayor Adams' office has criticized
the bussing efforts, accusing Abbott of using , "human beings as political pawns."
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US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. .
The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine.
President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.".
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance
in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S.
It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up
for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News.
Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News.
Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote.
In explaining his vote,
Hawley described his
views on the matter as a
"classic nationalist approach.".
We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News
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Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is the latest in a long line of celebrities who have visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But can these meetings be dismissed as glorified photo-ops or are they part of a wider strategy?
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An ITV report shows soldiers in the Donbas region making full use of NATO-supplied weapons to hold back the Russian invaders, including tanks from Poland, Italian-supplied mortars, and US anti-tank missiles. Report by Lewisl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
NATO's Deputy Secretary-General told Euronews Romania that he thinks the Ukraine war will end on the battlefield even though he hopes that "conditions will be met for a political solution to be identified."
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Officials Say Russian Forces, Have Withdrawn From , Chernobyl Plant.
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