The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian forces have continued as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday told the world leaders that during a video conference that “this may be the last time you see me alive”.
The Russian forces have taken over Chernobyl Power Plant, located near capital Kyiv. It’s was gathered that staff of the plant were held hostage.
Here are the latest developments from the country:
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls on the Ukrainian military to seize power from their own government.
The Russian Defence Ministry says its forces have taken control of the key Hostomel airfield near Kyiv. It claims 200 troops from Ukraine’s special units were killed and there were no Russian casualties – as with other claims about casualty figures, we can’t verify this.
Ukrainian military vehicles have entered Kyiv to defend the city against approaching Russian troops.
And the interior ministry says 18,000 guns have been given to volunteers, alongside instructions to make Molotov cocktails
Some 450 Russian soldiers and 194 Ukrainians, including 57 civilians, have been killed since the invasion began, the UK’s armed forces minister tells MPs
Ukraine says more than 1,000 Russians have died since the invasion – again, we can’t verify this.
The Kremlin says Russia is ready for talks with Ukraine in Minsk.
The focus on the talks would be on Ukraine declaring a “neutral status”, which would include “demilitarisation”, but there is no evidence Ukraine would agree to talks on this basis.
Poland is preparing to close its airspace to Russian airlines, its PM says.
The UN refugee agency estimates about 100,000 people are already displaced, but believes up to five million could try to flee abroad as the conflict escalates. (BBC)
