Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
The Americans, Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh and Alexander Drueke, are both from Alabama.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials.
The Russian military has since launched a full-scale ground offensive in eastern Ukraine's disputed Donbas region, capturing the strategic port city of Mariupol and securing a coastal corridor to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
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Zelenskyy marks 100th day of war: 'The people of our state are here'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 100th day of the war by posting a video of himself outside his office in Kyiv with his defense minister, prime minister and parliamentary leader.
"Our team is much bigger. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are here. The most important thing is our people, the people of our state are here," Zelenskyy said. "We have been defending Ukraine for 100 days. Victory will be ours."
The video was notably shot in the same location with the same people as one posted after the first day of the Russian invasion, on the evening of Feb. 25. "We are here," Zelenskyy said in that video.
-ABC News' Kerem Inal and Max Uzol
IAEA concludes mission to Chornobyl nuclear power plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday that it has concluded its mission at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The IAEA team worked with their Ukrainian counterparts on radiation protection, safety of waste management and security.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi is now continuing efforts to organize an IAEA mission to Ukraine's largest Nuclear Power Plant, Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhya, to carry out nuclear safety, security and safeguards activities at the site.
-ABC News' Alexandra Faul
EU issues latest package of sanctions
The European Union announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russia on Friday. The EU is banning all sea transfers of crude oil from Russia after a six-month transitory period, to allow for the market to adjust.
The EU will also ban imports (sea transfers) of refined petroleum products from Russia, after an eight-month transitory period.
The EU also added 65 new individuals to its sanctions list, including retired Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva. She became chair of the board of the National Media Group and previously sat as a deputy in Russia's State Duma.
Kabaeva was sanctioned by the U.K. on May 13, which said she is alleged to have a close personal relationship with Putin, but has not been sanctioned by the U.S.
-ABC News' Christine Theodorou
Marriott suspends all operations in Russia
Marriott International announced Friday that it will suspend all its operations in Russia, after operating there for 25 years, due to the conflict in Ukraine.
It said the suspension comes as newly announced U.S., U.K. and EU restrictions will make it impossible for it to operate or franchise hotels in Russia.
Marriott closed its corporate office in Moscow and all upcoming hotels and future developments and investments were paused on March 10.
The company also announced it has given $1 million in disaster relief funds for associates and their families who have been directly affected by the war. Lodging is being offered to refugees from Ukraine at 85 hotels in neighboring countries.
-ABC News' Alexandra Faul
Biden announces additional $1B in military, $225M in humanitarian assistance
President Joe Biden has announced $1 billion more in U.S. military aid for Ukraine.
Biden said he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday morning and that the aid will include "additional artillery and coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for the artillery and advanced rocket systems."
Biden also announced $225 million in humanitarian assistance "to help people inside Ukraine, including by supplying safe drinking water, critical medical supplies and health care, food, shelter, and cash for families to purchase essential items," according to a statement.
-ABC News' Justin Ryan Gomez