US Senate Unanimously Condemns Putin as War Criminal
The United States Senate demonstrated a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on March 15, 2022, as it unanimously passed a resolution labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal. This significant development underscores the widespread American support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham spearheaded the resolution, which received backing from both political parties. The resolution calls for the International Criminal Court to launch an investigation into allegations of war crimes committed by Russian military forces.
In a speech delivered on the Senate floor, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the chamber’s unity, declaring, “All of us in this chamber joined together, with Democrats and Republicans, to say that Vladimir Putin cannot escape accountability for the atrocities committed against the Ukrainian people.” (source)
Recent reports from Ukraine indicate a shift in Russia’s military tactics, resulting in heightened danger for civilians. According to sources, Russian forces have encountered resistance outside key cities such as Kyiv, Mariupol, and Mykolaiv. In response, they have intensified their shelling of urban areas and civilian infrastructure. Notably, a captured Russian pilot has confessed to targeting civilians in Ukraine, further highlighting the gravity of the situation (source).
One particularly poignant image that has come to symbolize the devastating impact of Russian attacks is that of a wounded pregnant woman being evacuated from a Mariupol maternity hospital. The bombing claimed both her life and that of her unborn child. In another incident, a Russian strike on a residential building in Kyiv’s Obolonskiy district resulted in two additional fatalities, according to local authorities (source) (source).
As these tragic events unfold, American sentiment remains firmly opposed to Putin’s actions and supportive of Ukraine. The unanimous resolution by the US Senate reflects this steadfast commitment to holding those responsible for war crimes accountable.
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