Several countries have closed their airspace to Russian flights, as Moscow faces rising pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. Commercial airlines are also avoiding airspace around Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus following Russia's invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Countries close airspace to Russian carriers

Western nations are going to hunt down Russian oligarchs’ “yachts, jets, fancy cars and luxury homes,” says a US official, after White House, EU and other allies announce new sanctions against Russia.

US official: West to hunt down Russian oligarchs' jets, cars

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for peace talks, but not in Moscow’s preferred venue of Belarus. WION speaks to Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun for insights.

'If Russia seizes Ukraine, they will advance further', says Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun

Russian troops have entered Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, where street fighting is now taking place. WION speaks to Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun for live updates.

'Russia is targeting residential infrastructures', says Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun

According to media reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with the Ukrainian government in Belarus as the fighting between the nations continue to escalate.

Russian media: Kremlin ready for talks with Ukraine in Belarus

It is day 4 of Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Reportedly, in Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, Russian soldiers have managed to gain entry. WION speaks to Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun for more perspective.

'I was forced to move to a house with basement', says Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun

India brought back the first batch of 219 Indians from war-hit Ukraine as part of 'Operation Ganga'. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights.

India launches operation Ganga to evacuate nationals stranded in Ukraine

European Union Commission chief announces proposed new actions "to cripple Putin's ability to finance his war machine." The allies agreed to additional restrictions on Russian oligarchs amid invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: EU aims new sanctions to cripple Putin amid Ukraine invasion

Governor of Kharkiv reports that heavy fighting is taking place inside the city as Russian troops have entered that region. All citizens who aren't willing to fight or unarmed are requested to stay in shelters.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian troops enter Ukraine’s Kharkiv city

Kyiv authorities have imposed a day-and-night curfew until Monday morning, after some invading Russian forces entered the Ukrainian capital. Also, Ukraine warned Russian saboteurs were active in Kyiv as explosions rocked the capital, forcing residents to flee to safety underground.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kyiv's mayor imposes blanket curfew until Monday

Shelling has been reported in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. Citizens in Ukraine fill bomb shelters and subway stations as the crisis intensifies.

Watch: Shelling in Ukraine’s Chernihiv; citizens fill bomb shelters, subway stations

Ukraine's nuclear agency said that radiation levels around the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are on rise following Russia's invasion. Russian troops seized the remnants of the Chernobyl nuclear plant on Thursday.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukraine says radiation around Chernobyl spikes after Russian invasion

President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting with Russian security council members amid sweeping sanctions. The EU has agreed to freeze European assets which are linked to the Russian President Vladimir Putin along with foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Putin holds a virtual meet with Russian security council

The Kremlin has said that President Vladimir Putin is ready to send high-ranking delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces reach Kyiv on the second day of invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Putin ready to send high-ranking delegation to Minsk for Ukraine talks

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

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

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