Today’s edition of quick hits:
* The war continues: “Russia’s attack on Ukraine stretched into its sixth day Tuesday, as a massive armored convoy advanced toward the capital, Kyiv, and major cities were hit by more heavy shelling.”
* ICC: “The International Criminal Court said Monday it would open an investigation into whether Russia has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine. The decision was announced hours after peace talks in Belarus ended without any clear progress.”
* Quite a moment: “An impassioned speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighting his country’s determination and worth received a standing ovation from the European Parliament and choked up a translator.”
* Presidents connect: “Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy spoke for about 30 minutes over the phone today, according to a White House official. The Ukrainian president said on Twitter that ‘American leadership on anti-Russian sanctions and defense assistance to Ukraine was discussed.’”
* Energy policy: “The Biden administration is releasing 30 million barrels of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to combat rising fuel prices sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House said Tuesday. The release is being done in coordination with allied countries in the International Energy Agency who are releasing an additional 60 million barrels.”
* The Kremlin is scrambling to control what Russians know: “Journalists say two independent Russian media...
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