Ukraine. Another 350 million dollars (£261 million) was allocated “in defence articles and services of the Department of Defence, and military education and training”.It came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a chilling warning to the world about Russia, stating: “This is the night they will storm”.The document was issued by the White House.
It said Mr Biden made the order under part of the Foreign Assistance Act to "determine whether it is important to the security interests of the United States to furnish up to 250 million dollars (£187 million) in assistance without regard to any provision of law"Ukraine’s president refused a US offer to evacuate him from Kyiv.He said, "the fight is here.
I need ammunition, not a ride". Hours before, the UK, US and the European Union announced plans to impose personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.It came as authorities in Kyiv urged residents to seek or remain in shelters, avoid going near windows or on balconies and take precautions against being hit by debris or bullets.President Joe Biden has called Russian president Vladimir Putin an “aggressor” who “chose this war” as he announced a series of “major” sanctions against Russia.
Mr Biden said the sanctions will have a “long-term” impact on Moscow as the US was restricting large Russian banks and targeting families who are close to the Kremlin.
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