President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are reported to have spoken for 40 minutes Friday about sanctions against Russia and defense aid to Ukraine. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO troops have been activated, heading to the borders to defend NATO nations.

In New Jersey, aircraft from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst have been activated to support U.S. forces moving in Europe. And residents in the tri-state area remain fearful for their families and friends in Ukraine as they watch this war unfold.