Russian President Vladimir Putin is being accused of war crimes for allegedly targeting

civilians in Ukraine.

How is the U.S. responding and will there be consequences?

I'm John Bickley with Georgia Howell.

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What can you tell us?

Well, first off, despite Russian claims that they were withdrawing from key areas, the

violence has continued in Ukraine.

For example, loud explosions were reported on Sunday in Odessa, a key Black Sea port

where the Ukraine Navy is stationed.

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