TOKYO (AP) – USD20 million in United Nations (UN) humanitarian funds, and a planned infusion of USD1.68 billion in European Union (EU) economic aid for Ukraine. A raft of new, stronger sanctions against Russia from Japan, Europe, Australia and others. And a cascade of condemnation from the highest levels. As Russian bombs and troops pounded Ukraine during the invasion’s first full day, world leaders yesterday began to fine-tune a response meant to punish the Russian economy and its leaders, including President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. More details in Saturday’s Borneo Bulletin.
