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Biden announces more military aid, questions Russian claims of controlling Mariupol

US President Joe Biden addresses reporters in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2022. © AFP, Jim Watson

US President Joe Biden on Thursday authorised another $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, citing a "critical window" in the conflict as Russia conducts a major offensive in eastern Ukraine. The new military package will include heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and tactical drones, Biden said. Follow the day's events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

This live page is no longer being updated. For more of our coverage of the war in Ukraine, click here.

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