The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a resolution that would seek to condemn Russia for its referenda in four regions under Russian control but claimed by Ukraine, media reports said.
Earlier in the day, President Joe Biden at a presser said it would be "good" if reports are true that Russia pulled some troops from the Ukraine border.
The 6.5 magnitude earthquake has left more than 500 people injured.
Authorities reported that the scores of aftershocks and called on people in the most affected areas to stay out of their homes.
While everyone anticipated hearing the Albanian anthem called "Himni i Flamurit" (National Flag) before the kick-off, the national anthem for Andorra was mistakenly played.
