day two of cease-fire talks between ukraine and russia are they making progress and could they stop russia's increase bombing campaign our jay gray is on the border in poland refugees looking for a place to call home will representatives offer more military aid and weaponry plus as fuel prices through the roof, the story of one brazen thief who stole a thousand gallons of diesel in

plane sight. a busy tuesday ahead "early today" starts right now good morning i'm vinita nair. >> i'm frances rivera. in a video posted to his telegram channel ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy saying the country is inflicting devastating losses on in vading russian troops. he added the russian army has lost more in ukraine than the long and bloody czechen wars holding a sign saying no war and telling the viewers not to believe the station's propaganda according to "the new york times" the moment went viral online despite the kremlin's efforts to block dissent on the internet we turn now to nbc's molly hunter live in lviv. and peace talks are set to resume today after that technical pause on monday. what can we expect >> reporter: yeah, that's right. and that's relative good news.

the people watching those peace talks closely, reading the tea leaves say there's actually clearly mow runway to have those discussions. according to the ukrainian side the previous three rounds have really focused on the humanitariansation apparently now what's on the table is cease-fire, securing russian troop withdrawals in certain areas and establishing certain guarantees the biggest round went, quote, pretty well, and there's suggestions from the russian side they be nearing a draft so we'll wait and see and watching closely today >> also what we're watching here that attack on the city killing at least nine people >> reporter: yeah, that's right. so according to the ukrainian officials in the area the russian strike hit a tv tower, killed 9 people, wounded an windshield 9 the information we have at this hour, but that is the latest in

kind of a succession of western attack the westernmost attack was on a military base about 20 miles from me, 15 miles from the polish border. that was two days ago. it's really changed the whole mead here in lviv. this is the safe haven, the destination for anyone fleeing the violence in the east and going onwards into the rest of europe now when you talk to refugees, residents, other ukrainians who just thought maybe they could wait it out safely in the west while the violence waged in the east, that risk calculation started to change and i think we're going to see more people heading across the border. >> molly, thank you. as the attacks on urban centers intensify across ukraine the refugee kris is also growing. nearly 3 million people have now fled their homeland in search of safety and other countries for most the first stop is in poland and that is where nbc's

jay gray joins us live you were at border crossing in poland and i'm sure it's been a busy day there >> reporter: yeah, this is the busiest in poland. the pace may change at times there may be more or less as far as refugees is concerned, but there's one simple fact here there are still hundreds of thousands pouring into these gates and into poland. fire and rubble remnants of towns and villages from attacks targeting ukraine cities a missile taking out this apartment building in kyiv still those on the ground in the capital city refuse to give up >> we thousands of people just in kyiv, and if they will penetrate the city we will make hell here for them, so they could not take here. >> reporter: americans and other foreign fighters joining ukraine soldiers and citizens on the front lines. >> if this is ant a fight

against democracy and freedom against our generation i don't know what is >> reporter: but as warriors move in women and children continue to rush out >> save us children, please. please >> reporter: more than 2.5 million escaping, u.n. monitors saying many literally shell-shocked by what they've come through to get to the border >> just they are scared and first thing they're asking while crossing the border is please tell me there are no shootings here, please tell me there are no bombings. >> reporter: skoecurity that cos in a place far from home with no idea when or if they'll make it back with millions more expected to make this journey in the next several weeks it's just going to be a long and difficult time as far as the refugees are concerned going into this country.

vinita >> it's a reminder to see all those little kids and families walking behind you president biden with a trip to europe as the war wages on. >> reporter: the trip could come in the next few days the details aren't finalalized but brussels is under consideration. the president would focus on the war in ukraine and work to reassure our allies in the region officials say the trip could coincide with a possible nato meeting with heads of state next week though that gathering is also not finalized meanwhile china's relationship with russia is under scrutiny this morning mr. biden's national security advisor met with a top chinese diplomat for what was described as a tense seven hours the u.s. has deep concerns about beijing providing military equipment or financial support to the kremlin >> we have communicated very clearly to beijing that we won't

standby if -- we'll not allow any country to compensate russia for its losses >> reporter: and tomorrow ukraine's president zelenskyy is scheduled to deliver a virtual address to congress. he's expected to once gep appeal for a no-fly zone or fighter jets, which some in congress support but the white house has rejected in fwav of other defensive weapons. and while only lawmakers can attend tomorrow's speech in person there will be a live stream for public viewing. frances? >> brie, thank you the ripple effect of the war in ukraine continues to be felt in russia. the russian stock market is remaining closed through at least friday trading has been halted since february 25th. protesters on russian state tv held up a sign that read no war during a broadcast the channel switched to a different report and the protesters wasn't seen on-screen again. and protesters in london

occupied a mansion believed to be linked to russian oligarchs oleg deripaska he was recently sanctioned by the u.k. westminster police say they arrested four people at the scene. on the pitch scotland and poland's soccer team organized an international soccer competition with proceeds from the match benefitting humanitarian aid in ukraine. this video was taken of what looks like the formation of a tornado, it is just one example of the severe weather that hit the dallas fort worth area people were also pelted with ice. the storms did leave some damage but luckily no reports of serious injuries let's turn to meteorologist bill karins. >> you can see all the little white spots are where we had

large hail reports those are little icons where you call your national weather service to report usually anything more than golf size or larger gets reported a little dents and dings in some cars this morning that line of storms has weakened we're watching a line of storms rolling through louisiana. i'm sure it's been waking a lot of people up and we also have some rain in the pacific northwest. this isn't severe. it's actually welcomed, and some of that has even moved through southern california during the overnight hours, which is fantastic because california is desperate for whatever rain or snow they can get. new orleans your weather will improve this afternoon after a rough morning, but that rain will be moving through mississippi, alabama and into areas of florida northeast, midatlantic, no problems whatsoever. tomorrow the rainiest spot will be through the caras witolinh

warmer in the wake of the storm system one spot they'll have some cold rain and snow in northern new england. and these temperatures are going to be beautiful in so many areas of the country over the next couple days we'll talk about that coming up. >> can't wait to get out there up next nearly 100 years later a black man's death in indiana is ruled a lynching. find out why ahead and then get ready for the next generatioofn space travel. nasa unveils artemis stay with us er wetjet wood. these soft microfiber-like pads absorb dirt and grime deep inside. and it prevents streaks and haze better than my old mop. wetjet wood. also try sweeper wood cloths. is now a good time for a flare-up? enough, crohn's! for adults with moderate to severe crohn's

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carnations on top of the stone set in place to honor a man killed in indianapolis, lynched one century ago. >> in 1922 george tompkins did not receive justice, neither in life nor in death. >> reporter: george tompkins was found hanging in the woods at cold spring and lafayette roads march 16, 1922 his hands tied behind his back he was only 19 years old the county coroner said at the time the man could not have hanged himself, but when tompkins death certificate was finalized the cause listed read suicide, not homicide. >> we will bring justice to something that was unconscionable to me >> reporter: now, 100 years later marianne county deputy chief coroner has with her a new

death certificate now listing tompkins' death for what it was, murder >> we are proud to be a part of this history some 100 years later, and we will remember george tompkins. >> reporter: karen christiansen the group helping give tompkins justice all these years later says by finally acknowledging what happened to tompkins they're hopeful they can help the community move forward on a larger path to justice together. >> it might look a little differently but things like this happen today, so if we don't understand what our history is about we will repeat is and are repeating it and therefore we need to talk about this so we can stop racial violence >> and our thanks to rachel cros for that report. still to come the fed could tackle inflation head on in just

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available at your local retailer and club. some good news could be right around the corner for drivers. oil has tombled back below $100 per barrel cease-fire talks between russia and ukraine have helped drive down prices along with lower demand in china. in houston a driver is accused of siphoning nearly 1,000 gallons of fuel from a gas station. >> reporter: the price of gas and goods is soaring now leading to alleged gas theft on monday a texas gas station owner says one driver allegedly stole $6,000 worth of diesel

fuel using a trapdoor. >> three consecutive days. it was about 350 gallons of diesel >> reporter: during the fourth attempt -- >> i was actually in the office when he decided to show up, and as soon as -- as soon as i saw him drive over the tanks i sprinted out of the office >> reporter: the driver sped off but around the country similar alleged gas theft incidents are taking place with some blaming high fuel prices gasoline in the u.s. is up nearly 30 cents from a week ago and up nearly a $1.47 since last year with diesel fuel up over $2 since 2021 while inflation was already at 40-year highs, many experts say russia's invasion of ukraine means it's likely to persist >> we're likely to see another year in which 12-month inflation numbers remain very uncomfortably high >> reporter: in february the u.s. placed aggressive sanctions

on russia. >> and i'm taking robust action to make sure the pain of our sanctions is targeted at the russian economy and we use every tool at our disposal to protect american businesses and consumers. >> reporter: but weeks later the administration acknowledged -- >> it's not realistic to think that we can take actions of this magnitude without feeling some consequences ourselves >> reporter: and it's not just gas. >> we almost can't afford to do anything now and i just wish it would go down >> reporter: according to experts the cost of wheat and metal is also up in london on thursday nickel prices soared so high that ceo of the london medal exchange suspended nickel trading >> it would have been extremely difficult for some of our market participants to continue their activity >> reporter: the price rose so much that the metal in the nickel actually became more costly than a dime amid the war u.s. officials and economists say americans should brace for inflation.

while many gas leaders hopes the leadership can pump the brakes on these rising prices soon. >> we've got bills to play, employees that need that money >> thank you for watching "early today. i'm vinita n

>> now at 4:30, a growing plea for help. war tactics against ukraine reaching new depths as troops are closing in on the capital of kyiv. and a new curfew technical glits teachers without pay. the protest under way to make sure they get their money. >> and meteorologist kari hall is tracking light rain in parts of the bay area. how long will the wet weather last? we'll ask her in just a bit.