Ukraine war live updates: Russian strikes hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure; UK finance minister visits Kyiv
This is CNBC's live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.
Political news from Ukraine
Ukraine's ambassador slams Canada for Airbus sanctions waiver on critical Russian mineral
Canada's decision to grant European defence contractor Airbus a sanctions waiver on the use of Russian titanium in its equipment has drawn a sharp, emotional response from Ukraine's ambassador.
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5
Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip have killed at least five people.
US secretly supplies Ukraine with long-range missiles that can reach deep inside Russia
The United States has secretly provided Ukrainian armed forces with long-range ballistic missiles which have already been used to strike targets deep within Russian territory, according to US officials.
Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he won’t be commenting as the United States closed in on a bill that could ban TikTok but said he continues to “look closely” to ensure cybersecurity for Canadians.
Biden signs $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that rushes $95bn in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a bipartisan legislative victory he hailed as a “good day for world peace” after months of congressional gridlock threatened Washington’s support for Kyiv in its fight to repel Russia’s invasion.
Mitch McConnell sees Ukraine aid as one of the most important legislative victories of his career
WASHINGTON — For Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the monthslong fight over U.S. aid to Ukraine carried historical implications.
After $15 Billion in Military Aid, Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’
Israel welcomed a U.S. aid package signed by President Biden on Wednesday that will send about $15 billion in military aid to Israel, increasing American support for its closest Middle East ally despite strains in their relationship over Israel’s prosecution of the war in the Gaza Strip.