Good Morning DC! Your top news stories of today are:
- The port of Kerson is the first major city in southern Ukraine to be taken by Russian troops.
- The UN estimates that one million people have left Ukraine.
- The talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected to take place today.
- The UN General Assembly voted for immediate ceasefire and Russian withdrawal in Ukraine. Who voted against? Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
This morning at the White House, Biden will hold a secure video call Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. The scope of the meeting will revolve around the implication of the situation in Ukraine for the Indo-Pacific.
Biden will receive the President’s Daily Brief shortly after and will hold a Cabinet meeting.
Jen Psaki will hold a press briefing at 1 pm ETS.
DIGITAL ASSETS
Ukraine has received more than $50 million in crypto donations.
TODAY’S CRYPTO PRICES
Bitcoin (BTC):$43,509.44
Ether (ETH):$2,920.69
SOL:$100.58
LUNA: $93.34
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