3 Things To Know Today

1 As Ukraine Waits For Assistance, The Situation Gets More Dire

The damage is spreading in Ukraine as the country fights for its freedom. Many communities no longer have heat, electricity, water or medicine. That's all been cut off as rocket attacks intensify. But Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky vows Russia will not topple his government. At least one city – Kherson - has reportedly been overtaken, with the second largest being hit the hardest. U.S. officials warn a huge military convoy could surround the capital city by next week and then seize it within a month. Troops are taking aim on Kharkiv – Ukraine’s second-largest city with even more attacks yesterday on schools, a cathedral and shops. Meanwhile, a second round of peace talks are set to take place on this eighth day of Russia's invasion. Delegations from both countries will again meet in neighboring Belarus. All this against a backdrop of a massive refugee crisis that the United Nations says has seen about 2% of Ukrainian fleeing their homeland.

2 ICC Opens War Crime Investigation In Ukraine

An investigation is underway to find out if war crimes have been committed in Ukraine. This includes Russia's current invasion of the country and past allegations dating back to 2013. Karim Khan, the main prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he got referrals from 39 nations, allowing his office to move forward immediately. That decision was revealed as the United Nations General Assembly voted to demand Russia halt the war.

3 HHS Sec: "Still Reason To Be Thoughtful" In Regards To COVID

The Health and Human Services secretary says there are reasons for Americans to still be "thoughtful" when it comes to COVID precautions. Xavier Becerra points out that the immunocompromised and children under five are still reasons to be cautious. He added that the CDC will continue to take a look at the data as the expiration of the federal mask mandate on planes approaches later this month. Becerra said Americans are owed "a great deal of gratitude" for taking steps such as getting vaccinated, but did not say COVID is now in endemic status. Becerra also noted that 270-million N95 masks to local pharmacies and community health centers and that 70-million households have received rapid at-home Covid-19 tests.


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