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Biden expresses support for expelling Russia from G-20; U.S. to accept 100,000 refugees

Updated March 25, 2022 at 12:37 a.m. EDT|Published March 24, 2022 at 12:42 a.m. EDT
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BRUSSELS — President Biden voiced support for expelling Russia from the Group of 20, remarks he made in Brussels on Thursday as he announced that the United States will take in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and will commit more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance for those affected by Russia’s continued invasion in Ukraine.  
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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to NATO leaders via videoconference Thursday, urging the alliance to provide Ukraine with unrestricted military help.
  • The war has forced more than 3.6 million people to flee Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron warned of an “unprecedented food crisis” and urged emergency action.
  • White House officials are exploring a dramatic escalation of the administration’s sanctions on Russia.
  • Ukraine and Russia carried out their first “full-fledged” military prisoner exchange Thursday, said Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk.
  • The Post has lifted its paywall for readers in Russia and Ukraine. Telegram users can subscribe to our channel for updates.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to NATO leaders via videoconference Thursday, urging the alliance to provide Ukraine with unrestricted military help.
The war has forced more than 3.6 million people to flee Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron warned of an “unprecedented food crisis” and urged emergency action.
White House officials are exploring a dramatic escalation of the administration’s sanctions on Russia.
Ukraine and Russia carried out their first “full-fledged” military prisoner exchange Thursday, said Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk.
The Post has lifted its paywall for readers in Russia and Ukraine. Telegram users can subscribe to our channel for updates.

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