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US National Security Advisor tells reporters at the White House that any Russian attack on Ukraine would be "likely to begin with aerial bombing and missile attacks that could obviously kill civilians without regard to their nationality." He also warns that "no one would be able to count on air, or rail, or road departures once military action got underway." SOUNDBITE
The White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says that Russia is poised for a potential attack on Ukraine that could come at "any point" and warns that the US response would include all options. SOUNDBITE
The White House sends its condolences to the victims of a "terrible" shooting at a concert hall in the Russian capital Moscow. "Our thoughts are with the victims of this terrible, terrible shooting attack," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters. "The images are just horrible and just hard to watch," he adds. SOUNDBITE
The United States announces an "emergency package of security assistance of $300 million" to Ukraine. "This is possible because of unanticipated costs savings in contracts that DOD negotiated to replace equipment we've already sent to Ukraine through previous drawdown," US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tells reporters at the White House. SOUNDBITE
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has never asked for Western troops to fight Russia's invasion, the White House says after French President Emmanuel Macron said he would not rule out the idea. "President Zelensky isn't asking for that, he's just asking for the tools and capabilities. He's never asked for foreign troops to fight for his country," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
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