President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is not afraid to discuss with Russia the issue of Ukraine’s neutral status. He also admitted that NATO is not ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine and to grant membership.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ready to discuss Ukraine's neutral status with Russia, says Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the ongoing war against Ukraine. Jinping had urged the Russian President to negotiate with Ukraine to defuse tensions.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Xi urges Putin to negotiate with Ukraine to defuse tensions

Invading Russian troops bore down on Kyiv despite a desperate defense in which Ukraine said hundreds of its troops were killed and injured. Overnight, the city was hit by blasts with several civilians injured.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kyiv braces for a Russian attack, Zelensky orders general mobilisation

A senior Ukrainian official said Russian forces would enter areas just outside the capital, Kyiv, later on Friday and that Ukrainian troops were defending positions on four fronts despite being outnumbered.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian troops advance on Kyiv as Ukrainian leader pleads for help

Explosions sounded before dawn on Friday in Kyiv and gunfire was later heard near the government quarter, as invading Russian forces closed in. Russian affairs expert, Fred Weir speaks to WION for more perspective.

Reports: Gunfire heard near Kyiv's government quarter

President Joe Biden has reiterated that US forces “are not, and will not” be engaged in the conflict with Russia in Ukraine. Thousands of US ground and other forces have been deployed to NATO countries in eastern Europe that feel threatened by Russia.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: US will not engage in war with Russia

According to reports, Kremlin claimed to have destroyed 118 Ukraine's military infrastructure sites while Russia's paratroopers have taken control of Chernobyl plant & entered Kyiv.

Reports: Russian troops destroy 118 Ukrainian military sites

Top Biden administration official has said that Russian forces have entered Ukraine through Belarus and are about 20 miles from Kyiv. At least two loud explosions reverberated across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, at dawn on Friday.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian forces about 20 miles away from Kyiv, warns US

Russian airborne troops have taken control of the Antonov Airport, which is about 25 miles away from the capital city Kyiv, Ukraine.

Ukraine Under Attack: Russian forces take control of an air base near Kyiv

According to the latest reports coming in from Ukraine, it appears that the battle for Kyiv is presently underway. Sources state that the gunfire is being heard near the government buildings in Ukrainian capital.

Russia-Ukraine conflict latest news updates: Gunfire heard near government buildings in Kyiv

The Russian defense ministry said that it is targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure with precision weapons but there are no threats to the civilian population.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Nothing threatens Ukraine's civilian population, says Russia

despite all calls on Russia to change course and tireless efforts to seek a diplomatic solution peace on our continent has been shattered we now have war in Europe on a scale and of a type we thought belonged to history, says NATO chief. Here we recap all the developments for you.

Ukraine claims Russian troops near Capital Kyiv, downed 3 Russian helicopters

Ukraine Envoy to UN calls global body to do its duty, nations express solidarity with Ukraine. Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land air and sea. Since the cold war, Russian President Vladimir Putin says his aim is to demilitarize Ukraine. Missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities and explosions were heard near the capital Kyiv.

Ukraine Envoy to UN calls global body to do its duty amid conflict with Russia

Pics: Scared residents struggle to flee Kyiv as they line up at ATMs, gas stations

According to the sources, India is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, as the situation continues to escalate near the Ukrainian border after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: India closely monitoring situation in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Ukraine urges UN 'to do everything possible to stop the war' at the second emergency Security Council session. WION's Trent Murray brings you more insights.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Ukraine urges UN to do everything to stop war

The situation in Ukraine has intensified exponentially. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called military operations in Ukraine. Reportedly, loud sound of explosions was heard near Kyiv. Explosions were also reported in the cities of Kharkiv, Mariupol, Mykolaiv and Odessa.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Series of explosions reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, other cities

European Union leaders will impose new sanctions on Russia, freezing its assets, halting access of its banks to the European financial market in reaction to its "barbaric attack" on Ukraine.

Russia Ukraine conflict: EU to launch new sanctions against Russia over attack on Ukraine

US President Joe Biden slammed Russia over its unprovoked attack on Ukraine late and said that the world will hold Russia accountable. WION speaks to International Affairs Expert Kadira Pethiyagoda for more perspective.

Russia Ukraine conflict: World will hold Russia accountable for attack on Ukraine, says US Prez Joe Biden

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency meeting on Ukraine's situation as tensions between Moscow and Kyiv continue to mount. The session took place just after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered recognition of the independence of separatist regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine on Monday.

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Ukraine after Russia's latest action

Ukrainians are hopeful that tension will not escalate further. In Kyiv, residents said the situation is “worrisome” but they are not panicking yet. This comes as Russia has reportedly amassed nearly 150,000 troops along border near Ukraine.

Amid tensions with Russia, how residents in Ukrainian cities are reacting

France has asked its citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions rise. France is the latest country to ask its citizens to leave Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has relocated its staff from Kyiv to Lviv.

France asks citizens to leave Ukraine, NATO relocates staff from Kyiv to Lviv

Foreigners in Ukraine are now contemplating leaving Kyiv altogether in case of a Russian invasion. Also, many countries are urging their citizens there to leave and are cutting back their diplomatic staff.

Fears of a Russian attack prompts people to leave Kyiv

Ukrainians are unfolding a 200-meter-long national flag to celebrate unity day, the new public holiday was announced by President Zelensky, all in a bit to keep the patriotic spirit alive among citizens especially during a fear of war.

Ukraine marks national 'unity day,' Zelensky dismisses warnings of invasion | World English News

Russian lawmakers have called on Vladimir Putin to recognize rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine as independent states. Putin has called for the conflict in Donbass to be resolved through the Minsk peace process while also describing the situation in the region as a genocide.

'Kyiv's actions in Donbass genocide,' says Russian president Vladimir Putin

In the midst of the uncertainty in Ukraine about a possible Russian invasion, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv urged Indians, particularly students whose presence is not vital, to leave the country temporarily.

India issues travel advisory for citizens, students in Ukraine as tensions rise

In light of the tense situation in Ukraine, several countries have decided to either suspend or shift their embassy from the capital Kyiv. The United States is relocating its operations to the city of Lviv in western Ukraine. The US embassy in Ukraine has also issued an alert advising all US citizens to leave the country.

US moving Ukraine embassy from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russian military buildup

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment this as talks on the highest levels between the West and Russia continue in a bid to defuse the situation which in recent days have heightened dramatically. In the latest, US president Joe Biden briefed Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in an hour-long call about the conversation he had with Russia's Putin.

Ukraine President Zelensky invites Joe Biden to visit Kyiv, deliver a powerful  signal to Russia

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. In the latest, Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia other signatories to the Vienna Document signatories within 48 hours to address and discuss the current situation.

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours

Russia said that it has recalled some of its diplomatic staff from Ukraine over fears of provocations from Kyiv and its allies in response to similar actions by the US, UK and other countries.

Russia pulls out some diplomatic staff from Ukraine as border tensions escalates

The Indian Business Community in Ukraine is on the edge. A war could spell doom for their livelihoods. Palki Sharma interviewed Indian businessmen based in Kyiv to understand their worries.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: WION speaks to Indian Businessmen in Ukraine

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