Biden calls for ‘brutal’ Putin to face war crimes trial

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View online April 05, 2022 1 / Biden calls for 'brutal' Putin to face war crimes trial and warns Russia faces more sanctions over Bucha massacre Joe Biden has called for Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, to stand trial before international authorities as a war criminal.   "We have to gather all the details" in order to "actually have war crimes trial," Mr Biden said on Monday. The move is not unexpected, and comes after Mr Biden publicly rebuked Mr Putin as a "war criminal" amid images and videos of horrific carnage in previously Russian-held areas of Ukraine.   Mr Biden reiterated his belief on Monday, adding to reporters while referring to the "brutal" Mr Putin: "He is a war criminal." And he added that his administration would continue adding pressure to the situation via sanctions targeting Moscow. Western-led sanctions have been blamed for a hard economic shock in Russia that has led many businesses to close and the Ruble to lose value.   2 / 'It's now or never': IPCC warns emissions must decline by 2025 to avoid dangerous climate change 'We have the tools and knowhow required to limit warming,' says IPCC chair Hoesung Lee 3 / Ministers accused of 'cultural vandalism' as government announces plans to privatise Channel 4 Broadcaster warns of 'significant public interest concerns' after ministers decide to press ahead with sell-off 4 / Government's former ethics chief supplied karaoke machine for Downing Street party The leaving do for a Downing Street aide took place on Whitehall during lockdown 5 / Stonewall and 80 LGBTQ groups pull out of government conference over trans conversion U-turn Stonewall said the LGBTQ community's trust in the government is 'shattered' The Big Question How will the UK respond to Russia's latest 'barbaric' actions? No 10 has said that Russia's "barbaric" actions and the killing of civilians in the town of Bucha in Ukraine leaves the government in "no doubt" further sanctions are needed against the Kremlin.   In an update on Monday, Boris Johnson also said the discovery of mass graves was "sickening" and vowed: "The UK will not stand by whilst this indiscriminate and unforgivable slaughter takes place."   So what more can Britain do to punish Russia for its wartime atrocities? Read the full story > Watch/ Wladimir Klitschko calls Bucha killings 'genocide of Ukrainian population' NUMBER OF THE DAY 2,884 – The number of EastEnders episodes June Brown appeared in as Dot Cotton. The veteran soap star has passed away aged 95. QUOTE OF THE DAY "There is a global inflation in food prices which has nothing to do with Brexit. The fact that the wheat price has gone up because, partly, the invasion of Ukraine by Putin's forces, is not something I was speculating on in the run-up to Brexit." – Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg denies rising food prices are related to the UK's withdrawal from the EU. Other stories you might like Hakeem Hussain: Inside house where 'neglected' 7-year-old died and mother 'used his inhaler to smoke drugs' June Brown deserved more than what EastEnders often gave her BBC's Clive Myrie opens up on moment he cried during Ukraine report and says 'no story is worth dying for' Articles available exclusively to subscribers Bel Trew, The Independent: The elderly, sick and disabled are unable to escape bombs falling on Ukraine If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.