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U.S. warns Russia any use of chemical weapons would have consequences

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke on Wednesday with Nikolay Patrushev, secretary of Russia's Security Council, warning him of the consequences "of any possible Russian decision to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine".

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Biden sends more aid after Zelenskyy invokes 9/11, Pearl Harbor in emotional address to Congress

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to U.S. lawmakers and the American public Wednesday with an emotional request to the Biden administration for additional financial support, more weaponry and a no-fly zone to help his country fight off the Russian invasion.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy make urgent appeal to Congress for more supplies to fight Russia

WASHINGTON — In the first virtual presentation by a foreign leader to Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal the U.S. on Wednesday for an urgent round of financial support and more weaponry to assist his country stave off the invasion by Russia.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022

White House Warns It Cannot Afford COVID-19 Related Solutions If Cases Increase: FT

The White House says that the U.S. is running out of money to pay for COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments, making it unprepared for any rising cases in the future.

Benzinga · Mar 16, 2022

India taking up Russian discounted oil offer will not be US sanctions violation: White House

WASHINGTON: India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2022

Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton among US officials banned from entering Russia

Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton are among White House officials to have been banned from entering Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022

US Steps Up Aid to Ukraine as Pressure Builds to Halt Russia

The United States is set to unveil a fresh round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday, a White House official said, as Western leaders faced mounting pressure to stop Russia's bombardment of civilians and peace talks made halting progress. The official said President Joe Biden will on Wednesday unveil another…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House said.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022

Biden expected to announce $800 million in security aid for Ukraine -official

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to announce an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, a White House official said.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, VP Harris still negative

The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022