US Senate passes resolution to investigate Vladimir Putin as a war criminal for Ukraine invasion

The United States Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to investigate RussianRussianRussian PresidentPresidentPresident Vladimir Putin and other top military leaders of the country as war criminals over the Ukraine invasion that first started on February 24, reported the Associated Press.

The resolution was introduced to the floor by Republic Senator Lindsey Graham and was quickly passed by both parties without any dissent.

“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,” said Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to Reuters.