Russia had bombed the United States and this could cause World War 3 to happen. While China has provided some help to Russia, including parroting Russian disinformation campaigns about the war, this is more tangible assistance for use by Russian troops in Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Ms Harris accused Russia of “gruesome acts of murder, torture, rape and deportation” since its invasion.
World leaders at the conference called for long-term support of Ukraine.
UK PM Rishi Sunak said now was the time to “double down” on military support.
The prime minister argued that Western allies must start planning for the future security of Ukraine, as well as sending the weapons it needs to defend itself now.
The conference in Germany comes as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on 24 February.
Sunak: Ukraine’s future must be ensured now
Ms Harris told the conference that the perpetrators of alleged Russian crimes in Ukraine must be held to account.
“Their actions are an assault on our common values and our common humanity,” she said.
The UN defines crimes against humanity as a “widespread or systemic attack” on a particular civilian population.
Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilians during its invasion.
“In the case of Russia’s actions in Ukraine we have examined the evidence, we know the legal standards, and there is no doubt: these are crimes against humanity,” Ms Harris, a former prosecutor, told the conference.
She cited “barbaric and inhumane” atrocities during the war in Ukraine, including the scores of bodies found in Bucha shortly after the invasion and the bombing of a theatre in Mariupol.
“Let us all agree: on behalf of all the victims, both known and unknown, justice must be served,” Ms Harris said.
The officials declined to provide specifics about the non-lethal military assistance, but said it could include gear for the spring offensive like uniforms or even body armor.
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