Amid escalation of fighting in the Donbas area, Russia on Tuesday directed Ukrainian troops in Mariupol to surrender saying that was "senseless resistance". Russia said it had carried out several "high-precision air-based missile" strikes in Donbas which included towns close to eastern Ukraine.

Russia issues Mariupol ultimatum amid Donbas offensive

Amid efforts to start peace talks in Turkey, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky told Russian journalists in an interview that his government is considering Russian demand of Ukrainian neutrality.

Ahead of talks in Istanbul, Zelensky says Russian demand being 'carefully studied'

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is intensifying. Over the weekend, Russian jets destroyed a military base near Poland. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of using phosphorus chemical bombs. Two mayors have been "abducted". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did Russia use a chemical bomb in Donbas?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he can discuss the future of Crimea and Donbas with Russia as he made crucial comments on the membership of NATO.

Volodymyr Zelensky says 'can discuss the future of Crimea and Donbas with Russia'

How much do we know about Donbas- the region Russia sent troops into? At least 800,000 Donbas residents have Russian passports. Many celebrated Putin's move by bursting firecrackers. What about the rest? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Understanding Donbas: The region Russian just sent troops into

More than 2,000 ceasefire violations have been reported in eastern Ukraine. Washington believes Putin is using the Donbas hostilities as an excuse to invade. Russia is accusing the West of using Ukraine as a tool of conflict. Is war now inevitable? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 2,000 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine

There has been a rise in shelling in eastern Ukraine amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. This comes at a time when people were asked to evacuate the region.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: Rise in shelling in Donbas as evacuees reach Russia

Donbas separatists order evacuation after shelling in the region. Russian President Vladimir Putin raised alarms over shelling in the region. Donbas separatists say Ukraine is preparing an offensive in the region.

Ukraine: Vladimir Putin raises alarm over shelling in Donbas

Has Russia ruled out invading Ukraine? Will a stalemate translate into a long-lasting resolution? Palki Sharma tells you why the current de-escalation is unlikely to bring peace in Ukraine.

Gravitas: What next in Ukraine?

Is Russia conducting a proxy war in Ukraine? Tensions in eastern Ukraine have risen dramatically after Russia backed separatists engaged in multiple shelling incidents this morning. A nursery school was hit. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Russia conducting a proxy war in Ukraine?

Russian parliament has asked President Vladimir Putin to recognise the Donbas as republics. If Putin agrees, he would be threatening war. Palki Sharma tells you why Donbas determines what happens next in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

Gravitas: Ukraine, Russia crisis: What's happening in Donbas?

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