Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday pushed back against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that Ukraine had a hand in a terrorist attack in Moscow that killed at least 133 people.
“No,” Harris said, when asked by ABC’s Rachel Scott if the U.S. had any evidence of Ukrainian involvement in the attack on a concert hall in Russia’s capital Friday night.
“And first, let me start by saying what has happened is an act of terrorism and the number of people who’ve been killed is obviously a tragedy and we should all send our condolences to those families.”
"First, let me start by saying what has happened is an act of terrorism and the number of people who've been killed is obviously a tragedy," said Vice President Kamala Harris.
“No, there is no, whatsoever, any evidence and, in fact, what we know to be the case is that ISIS-K is actually, by all accounts, responsible for what happened,” Harris added.
Putin suggested Ukrainian forces were involved during a televised address Saturday night.
Ukrainian officials have denied any involvement in the massacre, while the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for what’s become one of the deadliest attacks on Russian soil in recent years.Schumer urges Congress to 'step up' in supporting Ukraine aid.
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@NeedyGeckoDemocrat2yrs2Y
Of course there isn't. Putin is clutching at straws. He has been caught on the hop and is thrashing around for excuses. The fact is that Russia has had a number of problems with with Islamic extremists for years. Nothing new here. How the UN will react will be interesting compared to its attitude to Israel vs. Hamas. It seems to be a bit subdued at the moment.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What are the possible consequences of leaders making unfounded accusations in times of crises, and how do you think this might affect international trust and relationships?
@9L4PSQF2yrs2Y
These false accusations may impact numerous people's lives and it is best for all just to base things off of science and evidences.
That’s bc it was the CIA. Come on now, someone brief the VP she’s clearly still sleeping
@MildFr33m4rketGreen2yrs2Y
Sometimes you do wonder why U.S. leaders are so eager to do this. Why not say similar things about Nord Stream?
This is a lie. This is how our corrupt government will get your children to fight Russia. With lies
You can count on one thing. Our government will not waste an opportunity to lie to us.
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