war
29 Apr 2022

Biden asks Congress for NZ$50b aid to Ukraine

From Morning Report, 7:37 am on 29 April 2022

The war in Ukraine is taking a new diplomatic turn. President Biden is asking Congress to approve a record NZ$50 billion (US$33b) aid package for Ukraine, including more arms.

Meanwhile Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says Russian forces must be pushed out of the entire region.

This comes as President Putin has issued a stark warning.

Former British ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton spoke to Kim Hill.