Putin calls on Russian military units to 'rest' and 'increase their combat capabilities' after taking control; Ukrainian forces retreat to avoid being surrounded

Local governor says around 90 people were sheltering at educational institute in Bilohorivka, with 30 survivors pulled from rubble; building caught fire after it was hit

Kyiv says all women, children and elderly evacuated from besieged Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol; Biden announces another military aid package worth $150 million

Karl Nehammer is 1st European leader to meet with Russian president since invasion's onset; EU mulls further sanctions against Moscow; Ukraine FM Kuleba says still open for talks

Zelensky says Russia preparing renewed offensive in Donbas; G7 calls for Moscow's suspension from UN Human Rights Council; Kremlin vows response to latest US sanctions

Energoatom claims soldiers retreated after 'becoming sick' in highly radiated area; adds that Moscow signed off on document handing over control of the power pant

Ahead of talks in Turkey, Ukrainian leader says Kyiv ready to declare neutrality, offer security guarantees to Russia and potentially accept compromise on contested Donbas region

UK warns Russia is moving to encircle Ukrainian forces in Donbas region; Ukrainian military intel chief accuses Moscow of trying to split up country in a Korea-like scenario

Ukraine rejects proposal for smaller, non-aligned military, says talks must focus on 'security guarantees'; UK, US say Russian forces remain about 10 miles from center of capital

Jewish leader in beleaguered Ukrainian capital fears looting as he stockpiles food, fuel in community center to help the elderly, poor Jews unable to flee the city