State Department Spokesperson Ned Price is shortly due to deliver a press conference from the US Department of State.

• Livestream: https://www.state.gov/todays-briefing-schedule/
• Comes amid significant developments in the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly preparing to formally recognise referenda in occupied territory to cede to Russian Federation on Friday.
• Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday: “We are prepared and we will impose additional severe and swift costs on Russia for proceeding with the annexations."