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Latest Developments in Ukraine: March 10

by VOA News

   For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit [1]Flashpoint
   Ukraine.

   For the latest developments of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine,
   all times EST:

   1:10 a.m.: Ukrainian Paralympians make a statement.

   12:40 a.m.: Ukraine is preparing to protect its data and servers from
   Russian forces. Reuters has the story.

   12:04 a.m.: CNN looks at the plight of Ukrainian refugees in Romania.

   12:01 a.m.: The U.S. House of Representatives [2]approved a spending
   bill Wednesday that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine as it
   continues to fight back against Russian aggression.

   The aid to Ukraine has been endorsed by bipartisan leaders in the
   Senate leaders but is part of a larger omnibus bill still being
   negotiated. The support includes:
     * $6.5 billion for defense measures including deployment of U.S.
       troops to the region and donating defense equipment to Ukraine.
     * $4 billion in humanitarian aid including emergency food assistance
       for refugees
     * $1.8 billion for economic support including cybersecurity and
       energy support.

   House Speaker Nancy Pelosi celebrated the bill's passage and said she
   spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, assuring
   him of continued U.S. support.

   "We talked about a range of issues, including Putin's heinous murder of
   babies, children and mothers, and America's unwavering support for
   Ukraine," she tweeted. "We will also pass our strong, bipartisan bill
   to ban Russian oil and energy products and taking further actions to
   diminish Russia's economy," Pelosi added.

   Some information in this report came from The Associated Press,
   Reuters.

References

   1. https://www.voanews.com/z/6932
   2. https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Ukraine%20Supp%20Summary.pdf