Amid reports of chemical weapons, 10,000 civilians said dead in Mariupol
Ukrainians and Western leaders accuse Russia of executions and rape of civilians. Moscow dismisses the allegations.
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War causes 45% hit to Ukraine economy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shut down half of the country’s businesses, choked off imports and exports, and damaged critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, unprecedented sanctions are plunging Russia into a major recession.
Slovakia denies Russia hit air defense systems in Ukraine ahead of eastern push
Germany preparing to supply Ukrainians with 50 Leopard tanks as reports say Ukrainians still holding off Russian offensive in the east of the country. Syrian army defector says he expects Russia to execute similar "scorched earth" tactics in Ukraine as they did in Syria.
Report: Finland, Sweden set to join NATO as soon as summer
US officials tells UK-based The Times that Russia has made a "massive strategic blunder" as Finland and Sweden look poised to join the Western military alliance.
Zelenskyy seeks peace despite Russian atrocities
"No one wants to negotiate with a person or people who tortured this nation. It’s all understandable. And as a man, as a father, I understand this very well," says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But "we don't want to lose opportunities, if we have them, for a diplomatic solution."
'Russia threatens not just Ukraine, but all of Europe'
Civilians continue to flee eastern Ukraine before an expected onslaught by Russian troops. Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Kyiv a day after Britain pledges an additional 100 million pounds in high-grade military equipment to Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia carry out prisoner exchange.
Russian missile kills 30 civilians at train station, Ukraine says
At least some of these Russian forces will be transferred to eastern Ukraine to fight in the Donbas region, according to the British Ministry of Defense. Kremlin laments its mounting troop losses as a "tragedy." Ukrainian government urges citizens to flee eastern cities immediately or risk death.
Israel backs Russia's suspension from UN Human Rights Council over war
The resolution adopted by the 193-member General Assembly draft expresses "grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine," particularly at reports of rights abuses by Russia.
Ukraine calls for West to send 'weapons, weapons, weapons'
Ukrainians urged to leave country's industrial heartland while they still can after Russia withdraws from the outskirts of Kyiv to regroup for an offensive in the east. Russia accuses Ukraine of backtracking on ceasefire proposals.
Delay on Russia oil embargo decision costing lives, Zelenskyy warns
Ukraine urges residents of the Donbas region to leave while they still can as Russia prepares offensive on country's east. Mariupol says 5,000 civilians, including 210 children, killed during weeks of Russian bombardment and fighting.