Garland vows to help Ukraine prosecute war crimes during unannounced visit

• "The United States is sending an unmistakable message: There is no place to hide," he continued.
• "We and our partners will pursue every avenue available to make sure that those who are responsible for these atrocities are held accountable."

• "I'm here to express the unwavering support of the United States for the people of Ukraine in the midst of the unprovoked and unjust Russian invasion," Garland also said.
• Garland also announced the launch of a "war crimes accountability team" to "centralize and strengthen" the Justice Department's efforts to investigate war crimes and prosecute individuals involved in atrocities, the department said.

The big picture: The U.S. in March accused Russian forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying: "We are committed to pursuing accountability using every tool available, including criminal prosecutions."

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with information on the launch of the "war crimes accountability team."