US says that Russia has committed crimes against humanity

The United States has “formally determined” that Russia had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, US Vice-President Kamala Harris has said.

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.

(BBC)