US, Europe Urge Russia To End Sexual Violence In Ukraine War:

The United States and Europe urged Russia on Monday to stop alleged sexual violence by its army and proxies in Ukraine, allegations that Moscow denounced as "lies".

The pleas were made during a meeting of the UN Security Council, organized by Albania, which currently holds the rotating presidency.

"It is on Russia to stop rape, violence, and atrocities from within its ranks. It is on Russia to end this unconscionable, unprovoked war on the people of Ukraine, and we call on the Russian Federation to do just that," said US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

European Council President Charles Michel denounced "atrocities" by Russia.