Updated 6:26 p.m. ET, March 6, 2022
- Three people were reportedly killed at an evacuation crossing point outside of Kyiv, stoking fear for Ukrainian civilians trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv.
- Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators.
- At least 1.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, the UN estimates.
- Western intelligence officials expect Russia to increase the pace and strength of strikes on key population centers, including the capital, Kyiv. Such an escalation could lead to many civilian casualties, officials warn.
*Putin: Western sanctions are the "equivalent of a declaration of war"
*People around the world are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine — but don't plan to check in
*War in Ukraine will have "severe impact on the global economy," IMF warns
*Life under Russian occupation: "They shoot at anyone who tries to leave"
*Mariupol evacuation stalls as Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of breaking ceasefire
*US working with Poland on the possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine
*Chinese Foreign Minister: "Evolution" of Ukraine situation is "something China does not want to see"
*Russian military strike levels part of Ukrainian tank factory outside of Zhytomyr
*Mother's anguish in Kherson: "If something were to explode, hold your sister, and do not run to me"
*Ukraine's military says operations to defend the cities of Mariupol and Chernihiv are ongoing
*Ukraine-Russia talks to resume Monday, negotiators say
*South Korea to impose sanctions against Belarus for its support of Russia
*Protesters gather in Taiwan against Russia's invasion of Ukraine
*Humanitarian corridors set to open again after being shut yesterday, according to Russian state media
*World Health Organization warns of "multiple deaths and injuries" as Ukraine's health care facilities attacked
*Evacuation checkpoint near Kyiv shelled
*"Hero of the night": 11-year-old boy crosses from Ukraine into Slovakia on his own
*"Fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II": More than 1.5 million people have crossed from Ukraine into neighboring countries
*Kyiv district appeals for help "to survive" amid heavy fighting
*This Ukrainian maternity hospital is now treating wounded soldiers: "The numbers keep going up"
*Heavy shelling is heard west and northwest of Kyiv, as two children are reported dead
*Chelsea manager condemns Roman Abramovich chant during tribute to Ukraine
*Russia is targeting populated areas, says UK defense ministry
*Moldova pledges support for refugees, as it pushes for EU membership
*"War is madness," says Pope Francis, calling for peace in Ukraine
*Zelensky says Russia is preparing to bomb Odessa
*Turkey’s Erdogan tells Putin that an urgent ceasefire would ease humanitarian problems and pave the way for political solution
*Vynnytsia airport has been destroyed, says Zelensky
*Convoy of humanitarian aid ready to set out for besieged Mariupol
*Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Here's what you need to know:
- Children killed at checkpoint: Two mortar or artillery shells hit a checkpoint in the suburb of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities said, and two children were among the victims.
- Civilians trapped: Concern was mounting Sunday for the civilians trapped in the besieged southeastern Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. Mariupol has been without power for five days, is out of water, and mobile networks are down, according to the city's mayor, who on Saturday added that they are unable to recover bodies as Russian strikes bombard the city.
- Refugee crisis: More than 1.5 million people have crossed from Ukraine into neighboring countries in 10 days, UN refugee agency commissioner Filippo Grandi said Sunday. In a Twitter post, Grandi called it "the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II."
- Russia is preparing to attack port, warns president: In a Facebook address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is preparing to bomb Odessa, a port city on the Black Sea in southern Ukraine.
- Kyiv still rocked by bombardment: Heavy shelling was reported to the west and northwest of Kyiv on Sunday morning. The impact of explosions was heard by CNN teams in Kyiv and in rural areas to the southwest.
*A strike on a Ukrainian village wreaks unimaginable human tragedy
*ICRC says Mariupol evacuation attempts today have failed
*Blinken says US is working with European allies to look at “prospect” of banning Russian oil imports
*Ukrainian authorities confirm evacuation convoy from Mariupol cancelled
*US Ambassador to UN identified 3 areas where US may take action soon on Ukraine
*Ukrainian MP: Russia has damaged Donetsk-Mariupol pipeline, leaving over 700,000 people without heat
*US has seen "very credible reports of deliberate attacks on civilians" in Ukraine that would be considered war crimes, Blinken says
*US Sen. Rubio warns Putin is in a "conflict he can't win," which puts him in a "very dangerous place"
*Sen. Manchin reiterates support for banning Russian oil imports
*United Nations: More than 360 civilians killed in Ukraine
*Sweden advises its citizens to avoid all travel to Russia
*Ukrainians have "continuity of government" plan if Zelensky is killed, Blinken says
*Kyiv Regional Military Administration appeals for international help in coping with humanitarian crisis
*French President Macron has raised "grave concern" about nuclear safety with Putin
*UK PM Johnson spoke with President Zelensky on need to provide further defensive equipment to Ukrainian forces
*First emergency medical supplies arrive in Kyiv from Médecins Sans Frontières
*At least 964,000 refugees have fled from Ukraine into Poland, says Polish government
*Russia detains at least 4,357 people on Sunday during protests, says independent monitoring group
*Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under Russian order, says International Atomic Energy Agency
*US and Europe weigh plans for Ukrainian government in exile
*Ukraine’s top diplomat tells CNN that "all western companies must withdraw from Russia"
*Members of Congress call on Biden administration to facilitate the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine
*Woman offers shelter to pets left behind in Kyiv
*Pussy Riot member says she's buoyed by Russians risking penalties to protest Ukrainian invasion
*Russian forces have switched off some mobile networks and internet at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says
*TikTok suspends some services in Russia
*American Express becomes the latest credit card company to suspend operations in Russia
*Eight civilians dead after shelling hits district, says Mayor of Kyiv district
*Growing defiance on display in Russian-held Ukraine
*Israel unveils plans for field hospital in Ukraine
*Kharkiv radio and TV broadcasts knocked out by Russian military strikes
*French President Macron speaks to Ukraine President Zelensky about call with Putin
*Moldova's prime minister says every 8th child in the country is a refugee
*Ukrainian military reportedly knocks out Russian artillery position near Mykoliav
*Netflix suspends service in Russia
*“God will not forgive,” Ukraine President Zelensky says
*Russia has fired 600 missiles; 95% of amassed combat power now in Ukraine, senior US defense official says
*Putin, Macron discuss nuclear power plant safety and evacuations in phone call
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