Facts about latest developments regarding Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Facts about latest developments regarding Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: May 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of Russia 2. various of street view of Ukraine STORYLINE: Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that the country has barred entry to the country for nine individuals from Iceland, three from Greenland, three from the Faroe Islands and 16 from Norway in a retaliatory move. The countermeasures were taken in response to the decisions made by Iceland, Norway, and the Danish autonomies of Greenland and the Faroe Islands to join the European Union's sanctions against Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Friday that Ukraine has allocated 119 billion hryvnias (about 4 billion dollars) to the defense ministry amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The funds will be used to pay salaries to Ukrainian troops, and supply them with equipment, fuel, food, protective devices and weapons.