President Joe Biden is visiting Poland, which is suffering the brunt of the influx of Ukrainians fleeing the invasion of their country. Mr Biden’s first stop was the town of Rzeszów, less than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the southeastern border with Ukraine. He and President Andrzej Duda were briefed on the humanitarian response, and Biden met with US intelligence staff there. In remarks, the president reiterated his belief that Vladimir Putin was a war criminal and described the brave resistance of the Ukrainian people as “Tiananmen Square, in the square.” The president also said he was disappointed he could not cross the border to see the situation on his own, implying that security concerns were too great – there was a lot of speculation about such a visit. The two presidents will meet formally in Warsaw on Saturday. The visit follows a marathon series of meetings Thursday with NATO, G7 and EU leaders in Brussels. Biden said the summit was a testament to the unity of the United States and its allies in the face of Russian aggression in Europe. Some new sanctions were imposed on Russia as leaders met, and the president said he also wanted Russia out of the G2. He emphasized that the decision was not a signal of a formal antitrust inquiry into Ukraine, but said that maintaining some independence was important.

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Explanation: How the US is expanding aid to Ukrainian refugees

While in Brussels to meet with European allies, President Joe Biden said the United States would accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and provide $ 1 billion in humanitarian aid to countries affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here is what the US is doing to help. Oliver O’Connell26 March 2022 04:45 1648267260

Biden: NATO would respond “in kind” to Russia’s use of chemical weapons

The president spoke after a day of summits in Belgium with NATO allies, the European Union and the G7 partners. Asked if chemical weapons had been used in Ukraine, Mr Biden said “it would provoke a military response from NATO”. Oliver O’Connell26 March 2022 04:01 1648264525

Biden says he was told he was not allowed to go to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his advisers had told him he could not visit the Polish-Ukrainian border due to security concerns, as he hailed the courage of Ukrainians – soldiers and civilians – who have taken up arms to defend themselves against now a monthly unprovoked Russian invasion of their country. Oliver O’Connell26 March 2022 03:15 1648261825

ICYMI: Biden to boost US gas supplies to Europe

The United States has agreed to increase gas exports to the European Union in a bid to reduce its dependence on Russian supplies. Under an agreement announced Friday, Joe Biden has promised that the United States will deliver at least 15 billion cubic meters (bcm) more liquefied natural gas to Europe than previously planned. The agreement was reached by Mr Biden and EU leaders at a summit in Brussels on Friday, attended by the US president. Jon Stone reports for the Independent from Brussels. Oliver O’Connell26 March 2022 02:30 1648259125

Trump 2024? Biden says he would be “very lucky” to face his predecessor again

Asked about the upcoming US presidential election at a press conference in Brussels, Joe Biden said he would feel “lucky” to be running against Donald Trump again, although European governments are worried that the 45th president could return to the White House. . Reflecting on his own position among world leaders – even if his domestic acceptance rates remain low – Biden noted that US fame had recovered rapidly since Trump put his crucial Western alliances under severe pressure. Oliver O’Connell26 March 2022 01:45 1648256425

Explanation: What is the G20 and could Russia be ousted?

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Biden visits service members at the barber shop

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Washington Post’s Per Ashley Parker at the White House Travel Pool: President Biden visited a barber shop at the G2A Arena right next to Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, where about 14 members of the 82nd Airborne Division were sitting in folding chairs waiting for a haircut. Three soldiers sat in chairs in the front of the room and were cut by their colleagues. Biden stepped inside and sat in one of the folding chairs behind two of the soldiers, who turned but were not particularly surprised to see the president. “Biden then went into the room and greeted each one individually.” You must have just got a haircut! ” said Biden, noticing their tired hair. He asked if they would have cuts again and joked that they would not have much to take off. Biden then approached one of the barber’s chairs, where one of the clerks suggested that perhaps Biden should finish the haircut. Biden laughed and said that was the last thing the young man wanted. We are now waiting for Biden in a cafeteria, where six large staff tables have finished a pizza meal, and they are also waiting for Biden. Oliver O’Connell26 March 2022 00:15 1648251025

ICYMI: McConnell Confirms He Will Vote Against Ketanji Brown Jackson, But Some Republicans Remain Calm

In a surprise move, Mitch McConnell addressed the Senate yesterday, announcing that “After reviewing the candidate’s file and watching her performance this week, I can not and will not support the judge [Ketanji Brown] Jackson for life sentence in the Supreme Court “. The most important thing, however, is whether the judge can collect other votes from his party. Assuming she can pass the Justice Committee vote, which seems very likely, Ms. Brown Jackson is almost certain to be confirmed by a majority in the full Senate, with 50 Democratic votes plus Kamala Harris’s draw on her side. However, there is also the possibility of getting some hesitant GOPs. The following is an explanation of what the final vote in the Senate will tell us. Oliver O’Connell March 25, 2022 11:30 p.m.