Biden confirms US ban on Russian airspace

President Biden has confirmed his administration is blocking all Russian flights - commercial and private - from operating in US airspace.

The move follows on from similar measures imposed by European nations and Canada, reports BBC.

Biden says the ban will further isolate Russia and put more strain on its economy.

He notes the Russian rouble and stock market have already lost 30% and 40% of their value, respectively.

The president asks Americans "to draw inspiration from the iron will of the Ukrainian people".

"Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks, but he will never gain the hearts and souls of the Ukrainian people," he said.