Secretary Blinken provides an update on the war in Ukraine while the U.S. increases pressure on Putin.

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At 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will address reporters at the State Department regarding the ongoing Russian advance in Ukraine.

The human rights abuses in Ukraine by Russia are increasing rapidly, according to the nation's top diplomat.

The U.S. diplomat stated in a virtual speech to the UN Human Rights Council that Russia is daily destroying critical infrastructure in Ukraine, which supplies millions of people with drinking water, gas, and electricity. Additionally, civilian vehicles such as buses, cars, and ambulances have been shelled.

Blinken suggested the possibility of removing Russia from the UN Human Rights Council during his remarks.