when it's rise of membership in the human rights council are suspended. to return to responsible behavior by implementing the decisions of the assembly and of human rights council. if russia exposes itself from the council, it will be for one choice. and there will be no need to blame others. suspension of the rights of membership of the russian federation in the human rights counsel is not an option but a duty. and let me quote how these duty is formulated. being the operative background, aid of resolution, 60 slash 251. and i quote, the general assembly may suspend the rights of membership in the counsel of a member of the council, but the nice grass and systematic violations of human rights and of vote. so ladies and gentlemen, it's not an option, it is what the resolution prescribes. we've you voting to suspend the state human rights council rights as a rare and that's the old and reaction how about the russian actions all beyond the pale russia is not only emitting human rights violations, it is shaking the on the buildings of international peace and

rights councit _ suspend aid from the human rights councit a _ suspend aid from the human rights council. a country that is perpetrating gross and systematic violations of human rights should not sit _ violations of human rights should not sit on — violations of human rights should not sit on a — violations of human rights should not sit on a body whose job it is to protect— not sit on a body whose job it is to protect those rights. in not sit on a body whose 'ob it is to protect those rights._ protect those rights. in the last few minutes — protect those rights. in the last few minutes the _ protect those rights. in the last few minutes the white - protect those rights. in the last few minutes the white house l protect those rights. in the last i few minutes the white house has announced that the white house will sign a bill that bans oil imports from russia to the united states. let's examine what russia has been accused of. this footage is from the ukrainian ministry of defence. it shows what remains of the town of borodyanka. we know that blocks of flats were bombed there, tr

member from the human rights council. it has never been done before for a permanent member of the security council. while we have had libya removed from the council in 2011 after protesters were attacked by forces loyal to qaddafi, we have not had this for a permanent councilmember. we did have far more votes against the resolution as well. we heard from china, ethiopia, latin american companies -- countries. using this attack that this was a politicized resolution that we should wait until there is an investigation of the claims to take this kind of measure against russia. some countries abstained on the resolution. again, an interesting divide. >> it's a fascinating divide. in terms of the impact for the u.n. in terms of the security council, can you help us understand how that fits in with the u.n. itself and the greater scheme of things? >> the human rights council is based in geneva and the whole idea is that members who are elected by their counterparts, the 47 member body is supposed to shine a light on the first v

rights council because the west was trying to basically destroy the human rights architecture by kicking, kicking it off the council and, and getting rid of a voice that stands up to western aggression. what's interesting here is that a number of countries that had voted in favor of a resolution condemning russia for its aggression in ukraine and calling for a humanitarian cessation of hostilities actually did not support the resolution to remove russia from the human rights council. some like brazil and south africa said there should be an investigation 1st that you have to follow through, establish the case, see the results before taking action, mexico, which actually worked on that last resolution in the general assembly hall helped author it and voted for it. i said that they wanted more transparency. i more inclusion, not exclusion. that that was the way to go forward. and ne, abstain from that vote. china, which has abstained on past resolutions that pointed the finger at russia, voted no flat out on this one, saying that it was a step too far. so i'm certainly a victory for the un

in security council, the human rights council. :: " security council, the human rights council. ii" ,_, ., , security council, the human rights council. ii" ., council. in 2011, libya was also because of— council. in 2011, libya was also because of violence _ council. in 2011, libya was also because of violence against - because of violence against protesters by forces loyal to the then leader. that was unprecedented at the time, the first time it had happened. i think the political stakes are greater here because russia is a permanent member of the un security council. it is a powerful member of the united nations. we have never seen an attempt before, to expel a permanent member from attempt before, to expel a permanent memberfrom any un body so i think everyone understands the gravity and what a statement this would make. when you hear from western nations, particularly the us, who brought forward the measure, they feel like it would be an absolute farce for russia to maintain its place on the human rights council, even what people are seeing daily coming out of ukraine as presid

they do not belong on the human rights council. now it's also notable that the united states itself just return to the human rights council back in 2021 after they left it 3 years before. when the trump administration claim that they were leaving back in 2018, saying that the council was biased against israel. now we know that so far, the us has adopted to resolutions condemning russia related to the war and ukraine . however, in order for them to be expelled from the human rights council altogether, it would take at least a 2 thirds vote from the $193.00 members. agenda for the right to many things for that update that thought he's rachel blevins speaking to his live from washington there while we can. oh, the across live to our guest, former us diplomats. a jim john truss. now to discuss this further. mr. josh, i thank you for joining us on the program. now. first of all, we had we heard so lensky accusing russia of crimes against civilians. at the same time, his official urging for so called civilian traces to be brought to just

now on whether russia should be suspended from the human rights council. we will listen in for just a moment. the president. all right, so as we way to vote taking place right now, as we speak and wait for the numbers to come in, just so you're aware of what we're seeing right now was that i sent to you in general, or somebody voting on whether russia should be suspended from the human un human rights council, and what's needed is a 2 thirds majority for that resolution to be adopted. earlier in the hour we did hear from delegates, including of course, ukraine, as well as russia who's spoken before the vote. and that is the delegate from india to speak engine of the premium. right now let's listen in for a moment for peace dialogue and diplomacy. we believe that no solution can be at i that by shedding blood and at the cost of innocent lives, india has chosen any side. it is a sight of peace and it is for an immediate end to violence. be continued to remain deeply concerned that the worsening situation and re today to our call for end to all hostilities wh

human rights council. given the growing mountain of evidence, russia should not have a position of authority in a body whose purpose, whose very purpose is to promote respect for human rights. not only is this the height of hypocrisy, it is dangerous. russia is using its membership on the human rights council as a platform for propaganda to suggest russia has a legitimate concern for human rights. in fact, we'll hear some of the propaganda here today, i know, and i will not dignify these lies with a response. only to say that every lie we hear from the russian representative is more evidence that they do not belong on the human rights council. 140 u.n. member states voted to condemn russia of it unprovoked war and humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of ukraine. here's my message to all of you. now is the time to match those words with action and show the world that we can work responsibly and i share president zelenskyy's view that this moment requires responsible world powers and global l

rights council as a platform for propaganda to suggest russia has a legitimate concern for human rights. in fact, we will hear some of that propaganda here today. i know and i will not dignify these lies with a response. only to say that every lie we hear from the russian representative is more evidence that they do not belong on the human rights council. a 140 you and member states voted to condemn russia, ovitz unprovoked war, and the humanitarian crisis. it has lead unleashed upon the people of ukraine. here is my message to all of you. now is the time to match those words with action and show the world that we can work responsibly. and i share president solice is view that this moment requires responsible world powers and global leaders to show some backbone and stand up to russia's dangerous and unprovoked threat against ukraine and the world. the secretary general said that confronting this threat is the security council's charge. it is, and it is also the responsibility of you and leaders and leaders around the world. every single member stayed with a voice in the ga. no one can

the dictator dominated human rights council. i think it sends a clear message to the russian people that rushes egregiously violating the law of armed conflict and human rights law. russia obviously keeps trying to claim it is the victim but this is where it is shown russia is lying and the world is not buying the lies. you say this is historic and isolating russia and sends a message to the russian people. we have seen sanctions upon sanction imposed on russia, they have not released of russia doing what it is doing in ukraine. when the suspension was announced russia said it does not respect the human rights council and we were going to leave anyway so will this change what russia is doing? i this change what russia is doinu ? ., �* ~' doing? i don't think it will chance doing? i don't think it will change what _ doing? i don't think it will change what russia - doing? i don't think it will change what russia is - doing? i don't think it will. change what russia is doing doing? i don't think it will- change what russia is do

north nation is general assembly, especially to suspend russia from the human rights council. after the world was shocked by images that showed the bodies of ukrainian civilians, allegedly killed by russian forces left on the streets of a northern town. well, this is ukraine's pharmacist, as an incident, repaired to show ukrainian forces killing detained russian soldiers will be investigated or so said joins us at live from cave. and recently you've got more information about that. one of the video that was released in the last few days while the video came in a very delicate time for ukraine as russia is being accused by the war leaders and international organizations, off off a committing the war crimes against civilians in the town of which are at northwest in key years now. ukraine is facing the same allegations here. so the event that the in that the saw and in this video happened on march 13th. so while the russian forces were retreating from the willis of demetrika at they had been ambushed by the by the ukrainian forces. and the, the, the russian forces came under an a

wendy un general assembly suspends russia from the human rights council over a legit atrocities in ukraine. either you help us now and i'm speaking about days or weeks war, you help will come to late ukraine urgently asked nato for more arms is it prepares for a russian offensive in the east. ah, you're wanting out, is there a lie for the headquarters in del, finding abigail also a heads pakistan's top court rules against prime minister him on con, rejecting his move to sidestep and no confidence vote by dissolving parliament. yelman's un recognised president opposite up woman sir hardy hans his powers to a new leadership council. hello, the un general assembly has voted to suspend russia from the un human rights council . 93 countries back the suspension with 24 opposed. 58 countries, abstained. russia is the 2nd country to be removed from the human rights council after libya had its membership stripped in 2011. let's go live to christmas salumi at the united nations to talk us through some of the numbers and the reaction that has been coming in. yes, well this is the latest attempt to is

rights council to the fact that russia was on the human rights council. that's like me being on the dietary planning a sosation council. doesn't fit but it is what it is. a good many countries voted against that. what the british ambassador thinks of that, karen pierce. she's here after this. promises of all shapes and sizes. each, with a time and a place they've been promised to be. a promise is everything to old dominion, because it means everything to you. your record label is taking off. but so is your sound engineer. you need to hire. i need indeed. indeed you do. indeed instant match instantly delivers quality candidates matching your job description. visit indeed.com/hire ♪ ♪ [ bird chirps ] match springfest is back!tion. [ sprinkler & birds chirping ] these are the mowers i was telling you about. and right now, you'll find everything your lawn and home needs this season. [ food sizzling and happy family chatter ] at great prices for the season. stop by lowe's now, for your happiest spring. >> neil: ketanji brown jackson is going to the supreme

so the world body has voted to suspend it from the human rights council. moscow is accused of human rights violations. and this follows the discovery of dead civilians strewn through the streets of boucher where russian forces recently retreated from russia denies its troops are responsible, that's the life of christian salumi. joining us from the united nations. tell us more about the significance of the vote. kristen well, this is the latest attempt to isolate russia on the international stage for us, the civilian casualties end catastrophe playing out in ukraine. the united nations succeeded in suspending. the general assembly succeeded in suspending russia from the human rights council. the un body that charge of maintaining, promoting, preserving human rights around the world. but russia was perhaps not quite as isolated as the ukrainian backers might have hoped. the united states 1st called for this move, saying that it was hypocrisy for russia to be on the council. given the abuses that we have seen in ukraine, united states has been very forthcoming and accusing russia of war crime

rights council. it sent the message to the russian people that russia is egregious the violating the law of armed conflict and international human rights law in russia tries to claim it is the victim but this resolution shows russia is lying in the world is not buying russia's lies. you sa this not buying russia's lies. you say this is — not buying russia's lies. you say this is historic _ not buying russia's lies. you say this is historic and - not buying russia's lies. you say this is historic and is isolating russia and send a message the russian people. we've seen sanctions upon sanctions upon sanctions imposed upon russia. they naturally stopped russia doing what it is doing in ukraine. in the suspension was announced russia said we don't respect the human rights council, we were going to leave anyway. is this going to change what russia is doing? it this going to change what russia is doing?- russia is doing? it is not auoin russia is doing? it is not going to _ russia is doing? it is not goi

calling for the suspension of russia from the human rights council. the united states said it was a farce. and hypocritical for russia to serve on that body. only one other country has been removed from it in its history, and that is libya. back in 2011. we're seeing the challenges that the you and faces when you have not veto wielding members of the security council on either side. these great powers that have the potential to block consensus in the security council. it makes going forward very difficult, but the strategy we've seen laid out here by the west is to keep the attention on russia. keep the attention on the conflict and a point to international law, the united nations. well, again, praising everything in the terms of international law, also providing evidence that there are growing concerns about war crimes being committed and calling for looking for options and ways to downgrade the violence by focusing on the humanitarian aspects as well. but in terms of the human rights council resolution, the united states has not introduced that yet,

rights council. 93 countries voted in favor with 24 voting against the resolution, which was brought forward by the united states. it has condemned, quote, gross, and systematic violations and abuses of human rights by russian troops in ukraine. moscow is calling the decision politically motivated and illegal. russia denies its forces killed any civilians in the town of boucher despite growing evidently in some wants. whom for more on this story did always washington bureau chief in his paul joins us now in as it is good to see you at 2 thirds majority has decided to suspend russia. what does this mean moving forward? right every 93 to 24. as you just said, maybe let's pause for a minute and think about the message behind these figures. i mean, it says 93 countries agreed on that russia should be sustained from the human rights council. that's quite a big, big figure. and another prove how united way parts of the world are in condemning russians war in ukraine. china voted no here in it. it had absta

human rights council. given the growing mountain of evidence, russia should not have a position of authority in a body whose purpose, whose very purpose is to promote respect for human rights. not only is this the height of hypocrisy, it is dangerous. russia is using its membership on the human rights council as a platform for propaganda to suggest russia has a legitimate concern for human rights. in fact, we will hear some of that propaganda here today, i know. and i will not dignify these lies with a response. only to say that every lie we hear from the russian representative is more evidence that they do not belong on the human rights council. 140 u.n. member states voted to condemn russia over its unprovoked war and humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of ukraine. here's my message to all of you. now is the time to match those words with action and show the world that we can work responsibly. and i share president zelenskyy's view that this moment requires responsible world powers and g

human rights council is the right thing to do. when you give war criminals a seat at the table, the council loses all great ability. now do venezuela, cuba, and china. david, does this amount too much or doesn't moore tell us about the u.n. and what it does or doesn't offer to this equation? >> this is the right thing for the u.n. to do and i'm glad that they kicked out russia. it was led by the u.s. so in that sense it's with the successful campaign by the u.s. within the u.n. but other than just being another drop in the bucket of condemnation of russia, it's not going to make any big difference to russia. right now, biden doesn't really care about being part of the human rights council and so this suspension is not significant for there's only one of the country that has been suspended, by the way, in the past, that was libya during muammar qaddafi's time where he also ordered his soldiers to shoot civilians. what's really going to make the difference now is the provision of weapons to ukraine. if you really want russia to back

they do not belong on the human rights council. and finally, the un under secretary general rosemary decarlo, who was previously the ambassador for the united states did make a number of claims when it came to the accusations that are being traded back and forth. she also did mention that there were reports of prisoners of were being tortured. however, she refused to say that they were russian forces that were the ones that were being tortured. and really, her message was kind of the message that was carried throughout this meeting, that we will continue to follow the ukranian president who was also angry at the un itself, insisting that the body simply doesn't work. he proposed reforms to ensure it prevents wars in the future. is that, but what? now we need decision from the security council for peace in ukraine. if you do not know how to make these decisions, because you have 2 options, either remove russia as an aggressor, so that it cannot block decisions about its own aggression, its own war, and then to everything that we can

they do not belong on the human rights council. and finally, the un under secretary general rosemary decarlo, who was previously the ambassador for the united states, did make a number of claims when it came to the accusations that are being traded back and forth. she also did mention that there were reports of prisoners of were being tortured. however, she refused to say that they were russian forces that were the ones that were being tortured. and really, her message was kind of the message that was carried throughout this meeting that we will continue to follow. a former german intelligence officer runner up said it's ironic that it's the u. s. leading the charge against russia on this, given washington's own track record. the united states are really, really, really last nation, which would even talk about something like this. i mean the hypocrisy of off it is just abysmal. and apart from this, this whole issue with the boucher reminds me very, very strongly of the a pre arranged massacre of russia, russia, beach bulls in fact

human rights council? the fact they were 58 nations that abstained from taking a vote, and this on top of the other 24 nations that voted against it. though there was more, obviously the majority of companies did vote to suspend. do you think that many abstentions, that many people sitting on the sidelines shows that the entire world really is not unified around condemning these actions by russia? press sec. psaki: well, a win required two thirds present and voting, and that is exactly what happened, and far beyond that. i know there were abstentions, and only 24 countries, including north korea, voted with russia. the outcome is what is most important to us, is what we wanted, which is russia has been suspended from the u.n. human rights council. somebody asked me this question the other day, it is the only method provided for in the un resolution that established the human rights council in 2005. it is the most serious action available. it has only been applied once. this is the only second time in histo

the un brutes, russia office, human rights council. the general assembly votes overwhelmingly to suspend russia as global outrage. mouse over mass killings in the town of boucher and civilian deaths throughout ukraine, also coming up an urgent plea from ukraine's foreign minister. either you help us now and i'm speaking about days not weeks or you help will come to late as eastern ukraine. braces for a new russian offensive cave asked the west for more weapons to fend off the assault. also, on the show, more evidence of the devastation left behind by a russian troops after that were drawn from northern ukraine. a small town of vicki for saw intense fighting between russian and ukrainian forces, dw corresponded, nick only spoke to residence about their harrowing experience, living under russian occupation. ah. hello everyone, i'm layla iraq. thank you very much for your company. we open this broadcast with breaking developments. the un general assembly has voted to suspend russia for ms. human rights counsel, as motion was brought forwa

human rights council. how can it, bianna, as you say, with committing the human rights abuses where on the u.n. committee, there to uphold and stop the very things it's accused of perpetrating? >> reporter: yeah, the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. said it would undermine the body and it's hard to see how it wouldn't. nic robertson, thank you so much for that live report for us from brussels. we do appreciate it. and now to washington. >>> the senate just held a vote to revoke normal trade relations with russia and ban imports of russian oil where cnn's sunlen serfaty with that story. what does this really do? how significant is this? >> it is significant, brianna, first and foremost, a lot of pressure mounting on senators on capitol hill to get this done before they would leave for two week easter recess. the house has passed these two bills weeks ago and they had been scuffling over the details in the senate. now, very likely, we'll see things move quickly this morning as you see, there's a live picture of t

they do not belong on the human rights council. and while the united states, the case is russia of war crimes, washington itself has had difficult relations with accusations of war crimes during gets military campaigns. ortiz marie f notion takes up the story. the u. s. says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the pro, but mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher but into russia is actions there. although the disturbing video that merged days after russian troops left the town and even days after it was reclaimed by key of forces, it seems beside responsible has already been found. next us national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services or organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and interviews from global independent media. while so far, only certain american bridge and ukrainian journali

they do not belong on the human rights council. and while the night states accused as russia of war crimes, the washington has historically been subject to scrutiny with accusations of war crimes you are engaged with us. harry campaigns ortiz, maria finacialow, takes up the story. the u. s. says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the prob, mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher but into russia's actions there. although the disturbing video emerged, days after russian troops left the town and even days after it was reclaimed by keith's forces, it seems beside the responsible has already been found. next us national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services or organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and interviews from global independent media. while so far, only certain american bridge and

russia| right now is in the second year of a three year term on un human rights council and the human rights council has been criticised in the past for having those with very bad human rights record sitting on the council for example, syria as well. and this is really to get russia off this term of the human rights council and as you mentioned there, does require a two thirds majority of un general assembly here in new york of the membership year and uk ambassador has been speaking to reporters today little bit more about this because the uk supports the us initiative and i asked whether or not they think there will be enough support and the general assembly because the russian ambassador to the un and geneva doesn't believe there will be enough votes and pointed to the fact that the last two resolutions have had hundred 40 countries, denouncing russia of its military invasion in dire humanitarian consequences but this is a very different road. this is about the whether or not russia should be removed from the un human rights council and so will be interesting to see, if they will in

they do not belong on the human rights council. as well as the united states accuses russia of war crimes, washington itself as how difficult relations with accusations of war crimes during its military campaigns, ortiz maria phenomena takes up the story. the us says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the pro but mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher. but into russia is actions there. although the disturbing video is emerged, days after russian troops left the town. and even days after it was reclaimed by caves, forces it seems beside the responsible has already been found. next us national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services. organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and interviews from global independent media. while so far, only certain american bridge and ukrainian journalists ha

rights council. of the world was shocked by images that showed the bodies of ukrainian civilians and entity killed by russian forces left on the streets of the town of butcher. louis as ukraine's foreign minister says, a video that appears to show ukrainian forces killing a detained rocker is recoding from a mont long suit by russian forces rental. it was a frontline in the battle for the capital key and the wounds are to be through. they were ambushed by weeping ukrainian artillery. how are you fighting? continued, we're almost 24 hours here on this road just outside the east coast of right here do green and forces captured to russian soldiers. one of them was still alive and gasped him. then a soldier's montalvan, and as though give him this video was editor balloon. when we get the prisoners here with the tame and trade them, for the crania done them, we are not barbarians conquered. we don't short prisoner sullen while you greenland officials, ellis, russian forces are committed, war crimes, adju

suspends russia from the human rights council. why do you think it's important for russia to be cut off from these other international diplomatic groups? >> thank you so much, jake, we want you to be safe. but i am thankful that the u.n. did suspend russia from the human rights council and ambassador thomas-greenfield used her voice and stood up and really pushed this issue. as for the other agencies, the g-20, interpol and discouraging economic development in russia, we know that we have to push back very hard against vladimir putin and cut off any direct activities that would encourage cooperation with russia. this is so important to help bring the ukrainian/russian war to an end. >> senator van hollen, we have heard people in the biden administration, notably climate change envoy senator john kerry, talking about the need to continue to work with russia. we've also heard individuals in the biden administration talk about the need to have russia onboard for a potential diplomatic negotiations with iran. should those two efforts

rights council. russia is using its membership on the human rights council as a platform for propaganda to suggest russia has a legitimate concern for human rights. they do not belong on the human rights council as well. united states, the case is russia of war crimes. washington itself has had difficult relations with accusations of war crimes. during its military campaigns now sees more if an ocean takes up a story. the u. s. says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the pro, but mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher but into russia is actions there. although the disturbing video that merged days after russian troops left the town and even days after it was reclaimed by key of forces, it seems beside responsible has already been found. next us national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services or organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and in

human rights council. given the growing mountain of evidence, russia should not have a position of authority in a body whose purpose, whose very purpose, is to promote respect for human rights. not only is this the height of hypocrisy, it is dangerous. russia is using its position on the human rights council, for propaganda to suggest that russia has a concern for human rights. in fact, we will hear some of the propaganda here today, i know. and i will not dignify the lies with a response. only to say that every lie we hear from the russian representative is more evidence that they do not belong on the human rights council. 140 u.n. member states voted to condemn russia over its unprovoked war and humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of ukraine. here's my message to all of you -- now is the time to match those words with action and show the world that we can work responsibly. and i share president zelenskyy's view that this moment requires responsible world powers and global leaders to show

they do not belong on the human rights council. and while the united states accuse is russia of war crimes, washington itself has had difficult relations with occupations of war crimes. during its military campaigns, ortiz maria, if notion takes up the story. the u. s. says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the prob, mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher but into russia's actions there. although the disturbing video emerged, days after russian troops left the town and even days after it was reclaimed by keith's forces, it seems beside the responsible has already been found. next us national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services or organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and interviews from global independent media. while so far, only certain american bridge and ukrainian journalists

they do not belong on the human rights council. and finally, the un under secretary general rosemary decarlo, who was previously the ambassador for the united states did make a number of claims when it came to the accusations that are being traded back and forth. she also did mention that there were reports of prisoners of were being tortured. however, she refused to say that they were russian forces that were the ones that were being tortured. and really, her message was kind of the message that was carried throughout this meeting that we will continue to follow. a former german intelligence officer runner up said it's ironic that it's the u. s. leading the charge against russia on this, given washington's own track record. the united states are really, really, really last nation, which would even talk about something like this. i mean the hypocrisy of off it is just abysmal. and apart from this, this whole issue with the boucher reminds me very, very strongly of the a pre arranged massacre of russia. russia was in fact the trigge

human rights council. these are some of the steps they're looking at, but there's a question that remains, how far are they really willing to go? >> is it all economic sanctions? they hurt a lot, but is it enough? linda thomas greenfield says it's a farce. given the pictures we've seen that russia sits on a council called human rights. >> the images out of bucha and devastation across ukraine require us now to match our words with action. we cannot let a member state that is subverting every principle we hold dear to continue to sit on the u.n. human rights council. russia should not have a position of authority in that body. >> it's quite conceivable, given that the condemnation, they were able to get a large vote in the general assembly. it's conceivable they can get to two-thirds in the general assembly to kick russia or suspend russia from this human rights council. but does it matter? vladimir putin being called a pariah or outlier again discipline it matter unless somehow the united states could get

human rights council. given the growing mountain of evidence, russia should not have a position of authority in a body whose purpose -- whose very purpose is to promote, respect for human rights. not only is this the height of hypocrisy, it is dangerous. russia is using its membership on the human rights council as a platform for propaganda to suggest russia has a legitimate concern for human rights. in fact, we will hear some of that propaganda here today, i know. and i will not dignify these lies with a response. only to say that every lie we hear from the russian representative is more evidence that they do not belong on the human rights council. 140 u.n. member states voted to condemn russia over its unprovoked war and humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of ukraine. here is my message to all of you. now is the time to match those words with action and show the world that we can work responsibly. and i share president zelenskyy's view that this moment requires responsible world powers a

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human rights council. >> we cannot let a member state that is subverting every principle we hold dear to continue to sit on the u.n. human rights council. russia should not have a position of authority in that body. >> it's images like this from bucha triggering that move by the united states. cnn's teams saw this with their own eyes. horrifying images, the dead strewn in body bags in that mass grave. we also have new satellite images that appear to show mass graves dug in the grounds of a church in bucha. let me show you where bucha is on the map. so close to kyiv right there, just to the northwest of the central part of the city. we had other activity overnight we want to tell you about right now, an air strike, ukrainians said, in the port city of odesa following a russian oil strike on an oil refinery and fuel depot. in mykolaiv, the mayor says missile strikes there killed one and injured five. >>> we want to return to bucha where fred pleitgen and his team have been on the ground bearing witness to th

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they do not belong on the human rights council. and finally, the un under secretary general rosemary decarlo who was previously the investor for the united states, did make a number of claims when it came to the accusations that are being traded back and forth. she also did mention that there were reports of prisoners of war being tortured. however, she refused to say that they were russian forces that were the ones that were being tortured. and really, her message was kind of the message that was carried throughout this meeting that we will continue to follow. rachel, thanks very much. bring this to the sar t corresponding rachel blevins. well, let's take a closer look at what's known so far about the butcher killings or warning. you may find the footage we're about to show disturbing. at these images from boucher have circulated through various media outlets. those journalists gained access to the area shortly after ukrainian forces entered the city. following the russian withdrawal, they apparently showed a charred bodies of a f

they do not belong on the human rights council. and finally, the u. n's under secretary general rosemary decarlo who was previously the ambassador for the united states did make a number of claims when it came to the accusations that are being traded back and forth. she also did mention that there were reports of prisoners of were being tortured. however, she refused to say that they were russian forces that were the ones that were being tortured. and really, her message was kind of the message that was carried throughout this meeting that we will continue to follow. a former german intelligence officer runner up said it's ironic that it's the u. s. leading the charge against russia on this, given washington's own track record. the united states are really, really, really last nation, which would even talk about something like this. and i mean the hypocrisy of off it is just abysmal. and apart from this, this whole issue with the boucher reminds me very, very strongly of the a pre arranged massacre of russia. russia was in fact the

human rights council. the move follows the discovery of hundreds of bodies, civilians left behind after russian troops withdrew from the area around kyiv. very good morning to you. i'm jim sciutto. >> i'm bianna golodryga. good to be with you in new york. volodymyr zelenskyy is ramping up his plea for the west to impose stricter sanctions on the kremlin. he said putin will see a weak response as, quote, permission to start a new bloody wave in donbas. ukraine's foreign minister bringing a pointed message to secretary of state antony blinken when they meet in the next hour. >> my agenda is very simple, it has only three items on it. it is weapons, weapons, and weapons. >> overnight ukrainian officials say their air defenses shot down three russian cruise missiles near the city of zaporizhzhia. our team on the ground says they did hear what sounded like an aircraft and then one loud explosion. many people there now have fled the chaos unfolding in mariupol. local officials estimated more than 5,000 civilians

they do not belong on the human rights council. and while the night of states accuses russia of war crimes, washington has historically been subject to scrutiny with accusations of war crimes . during gates, with his hairy campaigns, ortiz, maria and ocean takes up the story. the u. s. says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the prob, mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher but into russia's actions there. although the disturbing video that merged days after russian troops left the town and even days after it was reclaimed by keith's forces, it seems beside the responsible has already been found. next, u. s. national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services or organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and interviews from global independent media. while so far, only certain american breach a

they do not belong on the human rights council. and while the night states accuse is russia of war crimes, the washington has historically been subject to scrutiny with accusations of war crimes during gigs, military campaigns, ortiz, maria, and ocean. that takes up the story. the u. s. says there should be an investigation that may sound exactly like what moscow has been repeatedly asking for. but it's not the prob, mary case talking about is not into what happened or who did what and when in the quinn, in town of butcher but into russia is actions there. although the disturbing video that merged days after russian troops left the town and even days after it was reclaimed by caves, forces it seems beside the responsible has already been found. next us national security advisor jake sullivan says materials for the court will be collected from intelligence services. organizations like un eye witness accounts from ukrainians on the ground and interviews from global independent media. while so far, only certain american breach and ukr

they do not belong on the human rights council. and finally, the un under secretary general rosemary decarlo, who was previously the ambassador for the united states, did make a number of claims when it came to the accusations that are being traded back and forth. she also did mention that there were reports of prisoners of were being tortured. however, she refused to say that they were russian forces that were the ones that were being tortured. and really, her message was kind of the message that was carried throughout this meeting, that we will continue to follow. a former german intelligence officer runner up said it's ironic that it's the u. s. leading the charge against russia on this, given washington's own track record. the united states are really, really, really last nation should even talk about something like this. and i mean the hypocrisy of off it is just abysmal. and apart from this, this whole issue with the boucher reminds me very, very strongly of the a pre arranged massacre of russia. russia was in fact the trigge

on human rights at the you, in the 47 member human rights council launched an investigation into possible war crimes in ukraine, while russia was still a member over russia's objections. now it will release its findings without russia who, after becoming only the 2nd country to be suspended from the council, announced it was quitting. kristin salumi al jazeera, the united nations, a 100 attacks by russia on medical facilities in 6 weeks of war. the world health organization says it has confirmed this grim milestone as it calls for an ent, of conflict, across from the data. beg has been to a hospital in khaki to see how expectant and new mums are coping with a bombardment over his, born in the basement, to the sound of artillery above one day old maia is yet to feel the warmth of the sun on her face. it all will issue. i wish where peaceful future for her. all the rest is just details are accredited with maya is a child of this war, a victim of it tucked away underground somewhere in her cave. in her mother's arms away from the heart of russian artillery for, for the 1st time, because i di

human rights council. given the growing mountain of evidence, russia should not have a position of authority in a body whose purpose, whose very purpose is to promote respect for human rights. not only is this the height of hypocrisy, it is dangerous. russia is using its membership on the human rights council as a platform for propaganda to suggest russia has a legitimate concern for human rights. in fact, we will hear some of that propaganda here today, i know. and i will not dignify these lies with a response. only to say that every lie we hear from the russian representative is more evidence that they do not belong on the human rights council. 140 u.n. member states voted to condemn russia over its unprovoked war and humanitarian crisis it has unleashed upon the people of ukraine. here's my message to all of you. now is the time to match those words with action and show the world that we can work responsibly. and i share president zelenskyy's view that this moment requires responsible world powers and g

this human rights council sits in geneva and can order human rights investigations and has done so around the world. and russia is an active member there. second year of a three year term there, however, this u.n. general assembly currently gathering in the famous hall is about to vote on suspending russia. you need a two-thirds vote of members present and voting. those 38 or 40 people, the countries who abstained a few weeks ago on a similar vote regarding russia don't count. it will be interesting, almost like a school day, a special day at school and finally, after weeks and months after speeches on different things, there's a vote and you're going to see an electronic scoreboard come up and we'll know pretty quickly. before this vote, there's at least ten or a dozen countries including supporters of russia, north korea, venezuela, who are going to speak before the vote. fyi. >> listen, russia said very publicly they're going to punish countries that try to punish it for its invasion. richard roth, thank you, good to have you as always. national security analyst, andrea kendall taylor,

mardi 970 is asking, why don't we ban israel from the human rights council at the un? i don't know if you're familiar today. there was actually a vote. if you look my screen here. these are all the countries that voted to suspend russia from the human rights council at the un, just 2 weeks ago, the same body, the human rights council, accused israel being guilty of the crime of apartheid under international law. and even though they did that, you know, at same time we see israel now voting to suspend russia, even though they don't believe in this body. i mean, it never ends right? these double standards and hypocrisies, but, but in your mind, what should, what should the world be paying attention to? yes, i think it's been really understandable after 4 major words and gaza from time to time. has made it clear enough that fighting a military violation or aggression against people is totally, you know, dependent on the identity of your aggressor. you know, with no regard to the human tragic consequences on the people on the ground. so a simple, immediate coverage compari

rights council. a must go to the world. this is our t international. my name is peter scott, and we start with the latest from the war in ukraine. the russian military says it's prevented in attend bike. here to destroy a lecture. hydro electric power plant in the southern city of kept song to ballistic missiles, were apparently shot down by russian defense systems. fragments of the missiles fell in a residential area. damaging houses with several casualties reported. the russian defense ministry states at the failed attack could have led to uncontrolled flooding of multiple settlements in the region. he has not yet commented on that incident. we did here for one man whose house was damaged by the strike. this is my house at 7 in the morning. my house was hit by our glorious ukrainian military. i am not a military man. i am a civilian. i work as a grain truck driver. i love my country, i was a patriot after this. what can i say? thank you mr. zalinski. and in the city of matter, you pull, which is al