US Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons Against Ukrainian Forces

The United States has accused Russia of using chemical weapons in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. According to the US State Department, Russia used a choking agent called chloropicrin, which is an oily substance that can cause respiratory distress and other health problems. The department also claims that Russian forces deployed riot control agents, such as tear gas, as a method of warfare against Ukrainian troops. Russia has denied possessing a military chemical arsenal, but the US Treasury Department has announced sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons.