US VP Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is embracing calls for an international war crimes investigation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and the bombing of civilians, including a maternity hospital.

Harris spoke Thursday in Warsaw, where she's demonstrating U.S. support for NATO’s eastern flank allies.

Harris expressed outrage over the bombing Wednesday of the maternity hospital and scenes of bloodied pregnant women being evacuated.

The vice president says, “Absolutely there should be an investigation." Harris met with Ukrainian refugees and told them they “are not alone.”

Harris spoke hours after the U.S. House passed a massive spending bill including $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine and its European allies.