Gunfire, explosions erupt inside Ukrainian capital as Russian forces advance on Kyiv: LIVE UPDATES
It's war: Russia launched a three-pronged invasion of Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, attacking the second-largest city Kharkov, and bringing in troops from Crimea. US, UK say Russia moving 'slower than expected' as army moves into capital city.
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Ukrainian capital under attack from multiple directions, 'fighting in the street'
The Ukranian capital of Kyiv is under attack from multiple directions, according to Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst.
Yingst says heavy "fighting in the streets" including small arms fire and loud explosions can be heard approximately 10-15 minutes from where he is located in the city of Kyiv.
Russian forces are inside the city limits, according to Ukranian officials.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned earlier in the evening that Russian forces will storm Kyiv in the early hours Saturday morning local time.
In a video message to Ukrainians he warned them to make preparations and be ready for what they will face.
Street fighting begins in Kyiv; people urged to seek shelter: Associated Press
Kyiv officials are warning residents that street fighting is underway against Russian forces, and they are urging people to seek shelter.
The warning issued Saturday advised residents to remain in shelters, to avoid going near windows or on balconies, and to take precautions against being hit by debris or bullets.
Latvians sing Ukranian national anthem outside Russian embassy in Riga
President Biden authorizes $350M in order to provide immediate military assistance to Ukraine
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the following authorities, subject to fulfilling the requirements of section 614(a)(3) and section 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), in order to provide immediate military assistance to Ukraine," Biden announced on the White House website late Friday night.
This authorizes $350 million to provide immediate military assistance to Ukraine, in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, and to make the determinations required under such section to direct such a drawdown.
Earlier in the day, the White House asked Congress for $6.4 billion for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine and NATO Allies, as well as efforts to counter Russia’s cyber-attacks and misinformation in the region
“As the President and bipartisan members of Congress have made clear, the United States is committed to supporting the Ukrainian people as they defend their country and democracy," an OMB official told Fox News. "In a recent conversation with lawmakers, the Administration identified the need for additional U.S. humanitarian, security, and economic assistance to Ukraine and Central European partners due to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion. The Administration will continue to closely coordinate with our European allies and partners to assess on-the-ground needs, and remain in close touch with Congress as these needs evolve.”
Fox has been told that some of the money could be stuffed into the pending omnibus spending bill but that most of the funds would fall into President Biden's budget.
Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report
Heavy gunfire in Kyiv sends Fox News correspondent indoors
New York City's Empire State Building lit up with blue and yellow to support Ukraine
The City Hall building in New York City was also lit up in the colors of the Ukranian flag on Friday night.
Ukrainian parliament members refuse to flee, stay to fight Russian forces
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has the latest from Kyiv, Ukraine, on 'Hannity.'
Pompeo says he is 'rooting' for the Biden administration, despite 'very different worldview'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News on Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has consulted with him, and while the two have "very different worldview," they have a "shared desire" to make the United States "strong and great."
During an interview with Fox News on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Friday, Pompeo criticized the Biden administration’s foreign policy approach but said he is only hoping for their success.
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Intense fighting continues as Russian forces close in on Kyiv
Snake Island soldiers who defied Russian warship will receive heroism award posthumously
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday hailed the 13 Ukrainian border guards who were killed after refusing to surrender to a Russian warship, telling the Russians to "go f--- yourself."
The guards will posthumously receive the "Hero of Ukraine," the highest honor Ukraine can bestow, Zelenskyy said.
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Communities gather to show support for Ukraine: 'People are thinking of how not to die tomorrow'
Cities like Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York City and Philadelphia have some of the largest Ukrainian-Americans pockets in the country. Many people in these cities have organized rallies to show their support and to protest a war.
Ukraine energy executive details his experience evacuating Kyiv
Oleg Tolmachev tells Tucker what it was like leaving his country's capital as the Russians close in.
Ukraine army sees thousands rush to enlist during Russian invasion: ‘Ukraine will not kneel’
Ukraine recently prohibited males age 18 to 60 from leaving the country as it deals with Russia’s invasion but has not yet enacted a military draft. Yet thousands of men have been rushing to enlist to help defend their homeland, according to a report.
Hundreds were seen lined up outside the town hall in Mankivka, a town in central Ukraine, according to NPR.
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Ukraine invasion: Video purportedly shows tank running over moving car
A video circulating on social media purportedly shows a tank running over a civilian vehicle in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
The tank, which some social media users speculated was Russian, is seen swerving across multiple traffic lanes before running over a car traveling in the opposite direction, crushing it.
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Russia-Ukraine war 'will come down to the Ukrainian people': Christopher Cox
OC Global Partners co-founder Christopher Cox predicted that the Russia-Ukraine war "will come down to the Ukrainian people" Friday on "Jesse Watters Primetime."
"This will come down to the Ukrainian people," he told host Jesse Watters. "They are a strong people. We have seen how Ukrainians have actually blown themselves up to destroy bridges to prevent the Russian advance. If that will persist through tonight and the days ahead, Putin will be in for a very difficult fight."
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Kazakhstan denies Russia's request for troop assistance in Ukraine: report
The former Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan has denied a request from Russia to send troops into Ukraine, NBC News reported Friday.
The country also said it will not recognize the breakaway republics from Ukraine in Luhansk and Donetsk that Russia recognized shortly before invading Ukraine.
Russia is one of Kazakhstan's main trading partners and is a member of Russia-led economic and military blocs.
The decision comes a month after Russia sent military peacekeepers to Kazakhstan after the country’s president asked for help in controlling protests that escalated into violence, including the seizure and setting afire of government buildings.
Reuters contributed to this report
Invasion could get really messy for Russians and Putin: Bret Baier
Bret Baier discusses the attacks on Ukrainian cities as Russians move toward Kyiv on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
Heavy fighting and loud explosions reported in Ukraine capital of Kyiv
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces will storm Kyiv in the early hours Saturday morning local time.
In a video message to Ukrainians he warned them to make preparations and be ready for what they will face.
Ukraine Defense ministry warns of Russians disguising themselves as members of Ukraine armed forces
Ukraine’s Defense ministry is warning residents in Ukraine of Russian troops disguising themselves as members of Ukraine’s armed forces.
In a post shared to Facebook, the ministry shared photos of alleged Russian troops disguised as Ukrainian armed forces being arrested by Ukrainians and sent a warning message to those in the country.
“Be vigilant - Russian troops can disguise themselves as servicemen of the [Ukraine’s] Armed Forces and other law enforcement agencies, as well as be in civilian clothes,” the post stated. “See someone suspicious - call the police.”
Ukrainian resistance unexpectedly slowed Russian offensive
Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest from the Pentagon on 'The Five.'