President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia's Vladimir Putin "chose this war."
Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission, says Russia would have its access to financial markets and high-tech goods limited if it attacks Ukraine.
The European Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation bloc is battling a massive spike in cases.