Vice President Kamala Harris has formally accused Russia of committing crimes against humanity in Ukraine one year after their invasion. This accusation comes after a year of horrific war crimes committed against Ukraine. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Ms. Harris denounced Russia for their actions.

“From the starting days of this unprovoked war, we have witnessed Russian forces engage in horrendous atrocities and war crimes,” Harris said. “We have examined the evidence, we know the legal standards, and there is no doubt: These are crimes against humanity.”

The US has accused Russia of torture, rape, execution-style killings, and forcibly deporting thousands of Ukrainians, even children. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that accusing Russia of crimes against humanity is reserved for the "most egregious crimes."

Vice President Harris has vowed that those responsible for these atrocities and their superiors will be held accountable.