War in Europe

Consequences of Russia's invasion contributing to economic downgrades for 143 countries, IMF head says. The war has disrupted global trade in energy and grain, threatens to cause food shortages in Africa and Middle East.

The explosions appear to be among the most significant in Ukraine's capital region since Russian troops pulled back from the area earlier this month in preparation for battles in the south and east.

Russia says crew forced to evacuate as a result of fire without acknowledging an attack. Presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia visit Ukraine and demand Russia be held accountable for the actions of its troops.

"We are warning that US-NATO weapons transport across Ukrainian territory will be considered by us as legal military targets," TASS quoted the Russian deputy foreign minister as saying.

Russia claims 1,026 troops from Ukraine's 36th Marine Brigade laid down their arms in the besieged port city. Meanwhile, Ukrainian presidential advisor says brigade met up with other Ukrainian forces in "risky maneuver."

JDC: Passover is something familiar and basic for Jewish people. For refugees who have left everything behind, it's important to be able to celebrate this holiday with honor and dignity.

"It has become clearer and clearer that Putin is just trying to wipe out the idea of being able to be Ukrainian," US President Joe Biden says.

Karl Nehammer meets with the Russian president in Moscow, urging Putin to end the invasion "because in war both sides can only lose." Civilians keep fleeing eastern Ukraine ahead of an anticipated Russian offensive