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News Updates: Putin could be tried for war crimes, warns UK

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  • Russian forces have increased their use of artillery north of Kyiv: UK
  • Russian army on outskirts of southern Ukrainian city Kherson: Mayor
  • PM meets President Kovind, briefs him on issues including Ukraine.
  • Train station flooded as Ukrainians try to flee Russia invasion

Putin could be tried for war crimes, warns UK.The UK government warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commanders in Ukraine could face prosecution for war crimes, as indiscriminate shelling hit one city under invasion.

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