One pastor said the biggest needs right now are food and medical supplies.

Top issues to expect in President Biden's address are his response to concerns about rising inflation and fatigue about the pandemic as well as steps taken to threaten Russia's financial stability.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office said a delegation of the Ukrainian government will meet for talks with Russian officials near the Pripyat River in Belarus.

As Russia invades their country, Ukrainians fleeing conflict are crossing into bordering nations. Satellite images show miles of cars and trucks waiting to cross into Romania.

The United States sanctioned Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian Americans across Connecticut gathered to pray for family members, friends and Ukrainians being ousted from their home by a Russian invasion. About 30 people went to St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in New Haven Thursday night to pray.

The next round of sanctions from the White House targets banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology such as semiconductors.

Stocks staged a remarkable recovery after plunging earlier, underlining just how volatile conditions are after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The Russian invasion stirs international condemnation, roils global markets and a promise by Ukraine's president to defend the country.