8 Feb 2022

USA correspondent Ron Elving

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 8 February 2022
Third shipment of $200 million of US defensive security assistance for Ukraine armed forces, including around 300 Javelins and ammunition, authorized by President Biden arrives at Boryspil Airport in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Photo: AFP

Amid warnings that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may now only be a matter of time, newly deployed U.S troops are arriving in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces. Ron also talks to Kathryn about the US economy. Although jobs are plentiful and wages rising, Ron says the looming headache is a combination of inflation and higher rates.  

Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.