**Georgian Volunteer Dies Defending Ukraine**
A Georgian national, Dzhaba Kvaratskhelia, has died fighting for Ukraine. He was killed in a battle with Russian soldiers in the Kursk Oblast of Russia.
Kvaratskhelia was reportedly the commander of a unit called Free Georgia. He and three other defenders were killed in a fight against around 300 Russian soldiers.
The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed his death. The exact details of his role are not clear, but it is known that he was fighting for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the White House has announced a new order to sanction any foreign financial institutions that help Russia’s military efforts. This means that any company or bank that helps Russia will face consequences from the US.
Russia has found ways to get around international sanctions. They are using old machines to make components for their war effort against Ukraine.