Updated 2:59 p.m. ET, March 4, 2022
- Russian forces have "occupied" Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — the largest in Europe — following a fire at the facility, Ukrainian authorities said. Radiation levels appear normal, US and Ukrainian officials said.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of intentionally firing at the plant and urged world leaders to stop Russia "before this becomes a nuclear disaster."
- Videos show the aftermath of Russian military strikes that hit an apartment complex in Chernihiv, as invading troops lay siege to key Ukrainian cities including Mariupol and Kharkiv.
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*US military establishes communications line with Russia to avoid any incidents near Ukraine
*Winter Paralympics set to get underway following exclusion of Russia and Belarus
*The White House announced new sanctions on Russian oligarchs.
*Russia sends a message to all of Ukraine by hitting civilian areas in Kharkiv
*Analysis: China can't do much to help Russia's sanction-hit economy
*IAEA says radiation levels are normal at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
*Ukraine's energy minister in "urgent" call with US counterpart about Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
*Children moved to basement of hospital in Kyiv as shelling continues
*In Odessa, nannies and computer programmers step to the front line
*The Moscow stock exchange will remain closed on Friday
*Russian forces have "occupied" Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukrainian authorities say
*In Ukraine's cultural capital, residents are preparing to protect the city's heritage
*UK Defense Ministry: Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but subject to "intense Russian strikes"
*Russia's lower house passes law criminalizing "discredit of Russian military," state media reports
*The mayor of the town where the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located says the situation is "extremely tense"
*Russian forces are focused on encircling Kyiv, according to Ukraine's Defense Ministry
*No radioactive material was released at the nuclear power plant that Russia attacked
*Russian online media outlet says it's closing due to increasing media restrictions
*Russia's military is effectively in control of two Ukrainian nuclear plants, the IAEA says
*NATO's chief said "recklessness" of Russian war in Ukraine and condemns attack on nuclear power plant
*Russia state media shows rare footage of reporter at Hostomel airport, outside of Kyiv
*Russian military claims Ukrainian "provocation" in fighting around nuclear power plant
*Russian oil giant calls for end to Ukraine conflict
*EU foreign policy chief calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting following Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear power plant
*UK calls Russian attack on nuclear plant "reckless"
*Ukraine's Culture Minister says Russia is destroying cultural sites
*Ukraine's president says Russia's attack on a nuclear plant is "terror of an unprecedented level"
*School destroyed by Russian rocket in Zhytomyr
*The Ukrainian nuclear operator says management at the seized plant is "working at gunpoint"
*"We strongly condemn" attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant, says French minister
*Kherson's population is facing violence from Russian forces, one resident tells CNN
*Putin calls on countries to normalize relations with Moscow, and suggests Russia might benefit from sanctions
*"No to war" were the last words broadcast on this independent Russian TV station
*UN backs inquiry into alleged Russian violations in Ukraine
*The Kremlin says there is "no talk" of signing documents after second round of Ukraine-Russia talks
*Google suspends all advertising in Russia
*No-fly zone over Ukraine not being considered by NATO, Stoltenberg says
*UN Security Council will hold emergency meeting following attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant
*Russia is using cluster bombs in Ukraine, head of NATO says
*EU Commission suspends science and research programs with Russia
*Microsoft halts sales and services in Russia
*At a ceremony for a new ferry, Putin details phone call with Belarusian leader and mentions Baltic Sea access
*Videos show large explosion in western outskirts of Kyiv
*Russia tells Germany there will be a third round of talks with Ukraine this weekend
*Ukrainians in Odessa form chain to fill sandbags to protect city
*Switzerland will adopt further EU sanctions on Russia
*EU official says Russian military is "bombing and shelling everything" in Ukraine
*Russian forces are still about 15 miles outside of Kyiv city center, senior US defense official says
*"Vast majority" of $350 million US security assistance package delivered to Ukraine, defense official says
*Ukrainian officials say concessions won't be made on territorial integrity
*Russian military warns of "provocations" involving Western journalists in Ukraine
*Direct attacks and a destroyed bridge have slowed Russian convoy advance on Kyiv, US defense official says
*US "deeply" concerned about Russia's intentions with Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, defense official says
*US State Department tells embassies not to share Kyiv Embassy tweet calling nuclear plant attack a war crime
*US labor secretary predicts some "short-term inflation" but says US needs to "stand with" Ukraine
*IAEA chief: Normal operations continue at Zaporizhzhia and "no security or safety systems" are compromised
*Analysis: What you need to know about war crimes — and how Putin could be prosecuted
*US ambassador to the UN says world "narrowly averted" nuclear catastrophe last night
*White House expected to send Vice President Harris to Poland, source says
*Independent Russian newspaper says it is removing articles on Ukraine war due to threats
*EU ready to adopt more Russia sanctions if war doesn't stop, EU Commission president says
*People possibly trapped in rubble of wrecked apartment block in Ukrainian town, emergency service says
*"Our houses were shelled and bombed, civilians are dying ... we are in hiding," Kherson resident says
*US energy secretary calls on Russia to allow Ukrainian nuclear operators to work "safely"
*Ukrainian president addresses several European cities, calls for solidarity
*Biden talked to Poland's president about Ukrainian refugees and consequences for Russia today
*Ukraine's UN ambassador calls for urgent discussion on no-fly zone
*Russia is blocking Facebook in the country
*Deconfliction phone line between US-Russia is being staffed by US European Command, Pentagon says
*Pentagon: Actions of Ukrainians have "stalled" large Russian military convoy headed toward Kyiv
*"No leakage" of radioactive material from Russian attack on nuclear power plant, Pentagon says
*US secretary of state says establishment of no-fly zone in Ukraine could lead to "full-fledged war in Europe"
*US secretary of state: No "strategic interest" in reducing global energy supply with Russian sanctions
*The White House is assessing the impact of cutting off US consumption of Russian oil
*There's a standoff between Ukrainian and Russian forces around southern city of Mykolaiv, official says
*France's Macron calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting on nuclear safety in Ukraine
*Volunteer hackers and IT specialists have entered the information war in defense of Ukraine, official says
*US Vice President Harris will travel to Poland and Romania next week
*EU foreign policy chief says sanctions are not aimed at regime change in Russia
*Bipartisan group of US senators invited to attend Zoom call with Zelensky on Saturday, sources say
*Analysis: Why NATO hasn't imposed a no-fly zone in Ukraine
*Foreign volunteers and expats have been inspired to fight for Ukraine. Here are some of their stories.
*US Energy Department official: Sensors are not showing radiation leakage from Ukrainian nuclear power plant
*Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Europe next week for meetings with allies on Ukraine
*US oil prices surge to highest level in 14 years as Ukraine-Russia conflict continues to unfold
*Zelensky criticizes NATO decision not to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine
*Ukraine officials release new video from inside Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after attack
*Par Pacific Holdings suspends all purchases of Russian crude oil for Hawaii refinery
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