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Russian troops bearing down on Kyiv

Gunfire and explosions are being heard closer to the government quarter

Wales Online

Russian forces close in on Kyiv as fighting rages throughout Ukraine

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian troops appeared to be closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday as fighting continued throughout a country under increasing threat of being completely overrun by invading forces.

Los Angeles Times

Russian troops tighten net around Kyiv as Ukraine fighting rages

KHARKIV, Ukraine — As Russian troops closed in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday in Europe’s largest ground conflict since World War II, leaders of the besieged nation urged their citizens to fight back.

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Street battles break out in Kyiv

Russian forces closed in on Ukraine’s capital and its embattled leadership on Friday as President Vladimir Putin shrugged off a barrage of sanctions imposed by the US and Europe and pressed deeper with his invasion.

Bangkok Post

Mass exodus from Ukraine reported as Russian troops advance on Kyiv

As Russian forces approach the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, NATO leaders are set to meet to set out a strategic response to Moscow's invasion. Missiles have struck at the heart of the capital, as neighbouring countries brace for an influx of refugees fleeing the fighting.

Radio France Internationale

EU preparing more sanctions on Russia over invading Ukraine - official

The European Union is preparing a third round of sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, an official told Reuters on Friday shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy lamented what he said was an insufficient reaction from Europe.

Reuters

How many people have died in Ukraine as tragic number of casualties surges

Vladimir Putin's Russian war of aggression has led to the deaths of scores of innocent people. Brutal attacks on residential buildings and hospitals have added to the barbaric death toll in Ukraine

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President Zelensky's speech in full as Russian death squads hunt secret location

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky gave an impassioned speech to the Russian population, pleading with them to see Ukraine as a friend, not an enemy - read the full address here

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian president urges EU to toughen sanctions on Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Europe on Friday to act more quickly and forcefully in imposing sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, accusing western allies of politicking as Moscow's forces advanced on Kyiv.

Reuters

‘Stay and fight’: Ukraine president bans men aged 18 to 60 from leaving country

‘I will stay in the capital,’ vows Zelensky as Russian troops move in

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine: Casualties mount as Kyiv braces for more Russian attacks

UK flight ban on Russia extended meaning ‘no Russian private jet can fly in airspace or touchdown – effective immediately’

Evening Standard

Who is Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Europe’s most vulnerable president?

Ukraine’s president finds himself the number one target of the Russian army as Moscow reportedly seeks regime change.

Al Jazeera

‘We’re defending Ukraine alone’, says President Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he does not see anyone ‘ready to fight alongside us’.

Al Jazeera

Explosions heard in Kyiv as Russian forces surround Ukraine capital

Ukraine’s leaders vow to fight on as world hits President Putin with more sanctions

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Reuters

Kremlin notes Kyiv's willingness to talk, won't comment on possible contacts

The Kremlin on Friday noted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's willingness to discuss a possible neutrality pledge by Ukraine, but said it could not say anything about possible talks between the two countries' leaders.

Daily Mirror

Russia 'pretend' sanctions spark claims of 'disgrace' as Ukraine demands tougher action

Former EU chief Donald Tusk said countries like Germany had 'disgraced themselves' after Britain, the US and EU all announced sanctions on Russia - but failed to ban Moscow from using the SWIFT bank system

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sean Penn Visits Ukraine to Make Documentary on Russian Invasion

US actor and director Sean Penn is in Kyiv making a documentary about Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian president's office said Thursday. The double Oscar-winner was photographed attending a government press conference in Kyiv, and could be seen meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in a video posted to the Ukrainian president's official…

Daily Mirror

Kyiv citizens told to make Molotov cocktails and 'neutralise the occupier'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said claims civilians were not being targeted is a "lie" as missiles destroyed homes overnight as the Russian invasion moved into its second day

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Daily Record

Boris Johnson told sanctions not enough as Russian forces close in on Kyiv

The Prime Minister held talks with the Ukraine president as rockets poured down on Kyiv and gunfire could be heard on the streets.

Daily Mirror

Volodymyr Zelensky fears Russians will abduct him and says he's 'target number one'

President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russian special forces have already sieged Kyiv on a mission to abduct him and take control of the capital city

The Guardian - UK

UK politics live: Boris Johnson imposes sanctions against Putin and Lavrov – as it happened

Latest updates: PM also urges leaders to take ‘immediate action’ to ban Russia from Swift payment system; sending Nato forces to Ukraine would risk leading to ‘existential’ threat, says minister

Wales Online

450 Russian troops killed as Ukrainian resistance sees Putin 'fail' on first day of invasion - UK Defence Secretary

'Horrific rocket strikes' in Kyiv as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk calls for tougher sanctions

The Independent UK

Ukraine demands tougher sanctions against Russia as rocket strikes hit Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a call with Boris Johnson after fighting closed in on the capital city.

Evening Standard

Ukraine president: We have been left to fight alone against Russia

Ukraine’s president has slammed western allies and said his country had been “left alone” to defend itself against Russian forces.

Reuters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian actions show sanctions not enough

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that continued Russian aggression against his country showed that sanctions imposed on Moscow by the West were not enough.

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