We’ve seen scenes like this before in Europe. Every Russian has lived or learned about the horrific siege of Leningrad during World War II... It’s shameful. The world is saying to Russia, stop these attacks immediately. Let the food and medicine in. Let the people out safely and end this war of choice against the Ukraine.
Blinken draws parallels between current events and historical sieges, urging Russia to cease attacks.
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