NEW U.S. SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA NOT EXPECTED TO SEVERELY TARGET ENERGY SECTOR

SOURCE: POLITICO

Large-scale rallies against the war in Ukraine are held in St. Petersburg

Several thousand people took to the central streets and squares of the city. It is reported that 50 protesters have already been detained, including two municipal deputies.

Biden's speech. Key quotes:

- Putin is preparing the ground to move forward.

- We are ready to go further on sanctions.

- Putin has decided that he has the right to announce new countries. This is a violation of international law, and he must be shown that this is not possible.

- The first package of sanctions is introduced: two banks are completely blocked.
Also, Russia will not be able to receive loans on international markets.

- Further, the price for Russia for this invasion will be even greater.

The United States believes that Russia has not yet used the full potential of electronic warfare.

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Tanks in Kherson At 18:30.

K-52 and MI-24 helicopters over Styla.

Kharkov air defense works on air targets.

Airspace over Ukraine.

The fighting spirit of the Ukrainians is still in place.

Hospital in Belgorod. Day reception of wounded soldiers of the Russian Federation.

Shooting is heard in Odessa.

Internet Monitor, Netblocks on twitter:

Multiple government websites in Russia including the Kremlin and the State Duma have fallen offline; the incident comes amid a spate of cyberattacks targeting neighboring Ukraine"

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Another video from Kharkov.

Reported locations of Russian troops as of 4 hours ago.

Explosions are heard from the center of Donetsk, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.