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Russia Says Biden's ‘War Criminal' Claim Has Put Relations ‘on the Verge of Rupture'

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, on the newest of 3 developments

Russia says President Joe Biden’s decision to label Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” has put “Russian-American relations on the verge of rupture.”

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Biden calls Putin a 'murderous dictator' and 'pure thug'

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

  2. Russia Threatens To Put US "In Their Place" After Biden Called Putin A War Criminal

    Headline from Sofrep ·

  3. Newest

    Russia Says Biden's ‘War Criminal' Claim Has Put Relations ‘on the Verge of Rupture'

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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Reports & sources

38 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Times of Israel

    Biden calls Putin a war criminal, in harshest US condemnation yet (opens The Times of Israel)

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  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Biden Denounces Putin as a ‘War Criminal' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    President Joe Biden on Wednesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal as the atrocities in Ukraine mount and the president there begged the U.S. Congress for more help.

  3. Washington Times

    Biden says Putin is a “war criminal” (opens Washington Times)

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    President Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” on Wednesday, marking a shift in the administration’s rhetoric over the war in Ukraine.

  4. Fox News

    Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal' after saying Russia is inflicting 'appalling devastation' on Ukraine (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Joe Biden called Putin a "war criminal" on Wednesday just hours after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed to the U.S. Congress for more assistance in the fight against Russian forces invading his country.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Biden Says Russian Leader Putin ‘Is a War Criminal' for Ukraine Attacks (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Russian leader Vladimir Putin had been condemned by others as a war criminal for his invasion of Ukraine before Biden echoed that label.

  6. Digital Journal

    Biden slams 'war criminal' Putin as Ukraine civilian horror grows (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US President Joe Biden branded Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" as the Russian leader's onslaught in Ukraine claimed more civilian lives.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Biden says he thinks Putin is 'a war criminal' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Joe Biden has labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal after weeks of the White House avoiding the phrase.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Russia slams Biden for calling Putin a ‘war criminal’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    With war entering fourth week, US increases support for Ukraine as diplomatic efforts to secure ceasefire continue.

  9. Talking Points Memo

    Biden: Putin Is A ‘Murderous Dictator, A Pure Thug’ (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    President Biden escalated his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, a day after calling Putin a "war criminal" as Russia continues its unprovoked war on Ukraine.

  10. KESQ Palm Springs

    Biden calls Putin a 'murderous dictator' and 'pure thug' (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Maegan Vazquez and Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday called Vladimir Putin a “pure thug” and “murderous dictator,” his latest pointed attack against the Russian President as the war in Ukraine rages on. Speaking at the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon on St.

  11. RedState

    Biden Declared Putin a War Criminal - Then Came Some WH Backpedaling (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Three different answers on the same subject...

  12. Al Jazeera

    ‘Unforgivable’: Russia decries Putin ‘war criminal’ allegation (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Kremlin spokesman calls US President Joe Biden’s comment ‘unacceptable and unforgivable rhetoric’.

  13. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Biden on Putin: 'I think he is a war criminal' | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Sam Fossum and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" Wednesday, a rhetorical leap that came as

  14. The Hill

    Kremlin: Biden calling Putin a 'war criminal' is 'unforgivable' (opens The Hill)

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    The Kremlin on Wednesday said President Biden's comments calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" were "unforgivable," according to

  15. Deseret News

    President Biden called Putin ‘a war criminal.’ How did Russia respond? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine amid the war.

  16. The Hill

    Biden says Putin is a 'murderous dictator' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Biden on Thursday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "murderous dictator" and a "pure thug," according to multiple reports.

  17. Insider

    The Kremlin says it's 'unacceptable and unforgivable' for Biden to call Putin a 'war criminal' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Biden doubled down on his criticism of Putin on Thursday, calling the Russian leader's actions "inhumane."

  18. Washington Times

    Kremlin says Biden calling Putin a war criminal is ‘inexcusable’ (opens Washington Times)

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    A Kremlin spokesperson said Thursday that President Biden’s labeling of Russian President Vladimir Putin as “a war criminal” is “absolutely unacceptable and inexcusable.”

  19. The Week

    Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal' for the first time (opens The Week)

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  20. Insider

    Biden doubles down on Putin criticism, calls out his 'brutality' and the 'inhumane' actions of Russian troops in Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    His words come after the Kremlin said it was "unacceptable and unforgivable" for Biden to call Putin a "war criminal."

  21. Fox News

    Russia says Biden spouting 'personal insults' with Putin 'war criminal' accusation (opens Fox News)

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    Russian officials on Friday said President Biden was lobbing "personal insults" at Russian President Vladimir Putin by describing him as a "war criminal," with the Kremlin suggesting that it will view Biden's comments as being driven by "forgetfulness" and "fatigue."

  22. Sofrep

    Russia Threatens To Put US "In Their Place" After Biden Called Putin A War Criminal (opens Sofrep)

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    After President Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, the Kremlin has now threatened to put the US "in their place".

  23. Hot Air

    By labeling Putin a "war criminal," Biden personalizes the conflict (opens Hot Air)

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    When President Biden declared to reporters on Wednesday, almost off the cuff, that President Vladimir V. Putin was a “war criminal,” he was speaking from the heart, his aides said, reacting to the wre...

  24. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Russia Says Biden's ‘War Criminal' Claim Has Put Relations ‘on the Verge of Rupture' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Russia says President Joe Biden’s decision to label Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” has put “Russian-American relations on the verge of rupture.”

  25. Axios

    Russia tells U.S. ambassador bilateral ties "on the verge of breaking" (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Russia said Biden's comments calling Putin a "war criminal" were "unacceptable."

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