Happening now breaking news as fighting rages in Ukraine the United States is now

signaling to allies that it won't won't block them from sending f-16 fighter jets to aid the Ukrainians.

Stand by for details on this very significant new development and how it could impact the war.

Also tonight, Senator Dianne Feinstein's office just confirmed she suffered major

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But that's not what Feinstein is telling CNN

amid questions about her ability to serve. And Disney is scrapping a one

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state thousands of jobs just days before the Republican is expected to formally launch his

presidential campaign. Welcome to our viewers here in the United States and

around the world. I'm Wolf Blitzer, you're in the situation room.

This is CNN breaking news.

We begin with a new US message about the war in Ukraine, a significant development as President

Biden is out there on the world stage right now and at a potentially very pivotal moment in the conflict.

CNN's Phil Mattingly is with the president of the G7 summit in Japan.

CNN's Nick Robertson is standing by an Eastern Ukraine in the war zone.

First let's go to you Phil as the president prepares for this major summit

the Biden administration is also signaling right now a major shift on Ukraine what can you tell us?

Yeah Wolf it would be a significant development as you noted the president is just a few

hours away from starting that first day of the G7 summit here meeting

with leaders leaders that have been absolutely integral to the steadfast support of Ukraine

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