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. 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.
While Russia is closing its stock exchange for a fourth straight day. And now the country’s currency is at a record low amid sanctions for invading Ukraine. The currency has been plunging since the attack began last week, losing 30-percent of its value just this year. It’s said to be worth less than one cent. But the sanctions are far from over. Seven Russian banks will be removed from the SWIFT international payments system next week.
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Here’s Mark Mayfield.
