News Summary

• Citing u.s. national interest, White House doesn't immediately explain rationale.
• Package aimed to restrict Russia's war effort.
• Package had been meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbour more than four years ago.
• The decision was posted on the White House website late in the evening.
• It comes as Trump has increasingly lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming him for failing to make a deal with Putin to end the fighting.