Video summary of the war Ukraine - Russia: May 20 15:36
(CNN) --
Russia halted natural gas exports to Finland on Saturday, according to a statement from the Finnish state-owned energy company Gasum.
“It is very unfortunate that natural gas supplies under our supply contract are now stopped,” Gasum CEO Mika Wiljanen said.
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The company had been preparing for such a situation and there would be no interruptions to its transmission network or gas supply in the coming months, he added.
Gasum will turn to gas supplies from other sources to service its service stations, the statement said.
The Russian state media TASS confirmed the suspension of exports, citing "non-payment" as the reason for the decision by the Russian company Gazprom to cut off supplies.
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Russia claims control of Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol
A view shows the Azovstal steelworks during the Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine, May 20, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko
Russia claimed on Friday that its troops had "completely liberated" the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, the last bastion of the Ukrainian resistance in the southern city, which would otherwise be occupied by Russia.
CNN cannot independently verify that all Ukrainian troops have left the steel plant.
Ukraine has yet to confirm Russia's claims which, if true, would mark a symbolic military victory for Moscow.
Biden signs $40 billion aid package for Ukraine in Seoul
US President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, on May 21.
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US President Joe Biden has signed the massive $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a White House official has confirmed.
The bill was sent to Seoul after the Senate approved it hours after Biden left Washington for his trip.
Biden is currently attending a state dinner with the president of South Korea.
She signed the aid package off camera early Saturday.
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