On day 12 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Russian troops have made significant advances over the last one and a half weeks. But major cities still remain under the control of the Ukrainian government. WION's Anas Mallick brings you more insights.

Mapping the Russian invasion of Ukraine; towns of Irpin and Chernihiv bombarded

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging the two sides of ceasefire and to ensure the safe evacuation of all the Indians from the region.

PM Modi speaks with Putin, Zelensky, conveys concern for safety of Indians

According to US officials, Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters experienced in urban combat as it ramps up its assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has claimed around 20,000 foreign volunteers have traveled to the country to join Kyiv's forces.

US says Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters to fight in Ukraine

At the United Nations' top court on Monday, Ukraine is looking for an emergency ruling asking Russia to stop invasion. Kyiv has said that Moscow's justification for the attack is based on a faulty interpretation of genocide law.

At ICJ, Ukraine and Russia to fight again but over ‘genocide claim’  

It is day 12 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine.

Day 12 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Shelling around the capital intensify

The United Nation has estimated that approximately 1.5 million Ukrainian citizens have been displaced during the country’s conflict with Russia. WION tells you more.

UN: Over 1.5 million Ukrainians fled the country so far amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba plan to meet on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum in Turkey.

Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers to meet in Turkey on March 12

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the United States is "working actively" on a deal with Poland to supply Ukraine with fighter jets. The deal, could involve Poland handing over its existing MIG-29s jet.

US-Poland actively working on deal to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Zelensky urges people to continue resistance as Russia builds military columns near Kyiv

A ceasefire attempt in Ukrainian cities has collapsed, with Russia pushing forward with its military offensive. The Russian Defence Ministry has published a video showing tanks driving along roads in the Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian Defence Ministry releases new video of army

Ukrainian orphanages have been forced to flee after Russian troops attacked the nuclear powerplant on the weekend. They are among the youngest fleeing Ukrainians in search of security. Even Human Rights Commission has confirmed that around 5 million refugees have fled to the surrounding countries and even this makes Ukraine the worst humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War 2.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kids in Ukraine forced to flee

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters day 12 heavy shelling has been reported from the city of Irpin which is located just 26 km away from the capital Kyiv. Irpin is one of the regions where Russian troops continue to shell the town.

Day 12 of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Irpin suffers heavy shelling

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday assured Lithuania of NATO protection and American support as he began a lightning visit to the three Baltic states that are increasingly on edge as Russia presses ahead with its invasion of Ukraine.

'We are providing US made defence equipments', says Antony Blinken

More than 1.5 million Ukrainians have fled to Poland since the start of the Russian invasion on 24 February. The UN estimates that more than 1.5 million refugees have crossed into neighbouring countries since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

Over 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan hits out at Islamabad-based Western envoys who last week urged Pakistan to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine, asking them if they thought Pakistan was their "slave". The heads of 22 diplomatic missions, including those of European Union member states, released a joint letter on March 1 urging Pakistan to support a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Imran Khan slams West's demand to denounce Russia

Under fire from Russian forces and facing an existential threat President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked that Ukraine be granted immediate EU membership. But, the country would still need to go through the same membership process as any other candidate, with no fast-track route in prospect.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: EU envoys discuss Ukraine's membership bid

The largest Ukrainian flag in America was raised in Chicago as people are joining anti-war protests around the world. Ukrainian-Americans were seen in Illinois as the flag was raised. The flag was also raised to draw more support from the US and to call on NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Amidst Russian invasion & anti-war protests, largest Ukrainian flag in America raised in Chicago

As part of its tactics to disarm Ukraine, the Russian defence ministry has announced that it will target Ukraine enterprises in the defence industry. Russia says that it will use high precision weapons to destroy defence factories in Ukraine.

Russia steps up assault on urban areas | Russia announces plans to strike defence factories

Russia announces plans to strike defence factories

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, US and Poland are actively working on a deal to supply fighter jets to Ukraine. An announcement was made after the Blinken-Kuleba meeting.

US-Poland actively working on a deal to supply fighter jets to Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Russia has announced fresh ceasefire to open humanitarian corridors in Ukraine to facilitate the evacuations of civilians from several Ukraine in cities. The Russian military will hold fire on open green corridors in several Ukraine cities including the capital Kyiv 7am onwards. Now Russian defence ministry confirmed that they hold temporary ceasefire to facilitate the evacuation from several Ukraine in cities.

Russia calls for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine from 7 AM GMT to aid in evacuations

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky held a conversation with Indian PM Narendra Modi. The outreach came after requests from Kyiv. The duo also discussed evacuations.

Second call between Indian PM Modi & Ukraine President Zelensky to discuss evacuations

After 12 days of intense fighting between the Russian and Ukrainian Armies, Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire from 7 AM GMT to facilitate evacuations in Ukraine.

Russia calls for a temporary ceasefire from 7 AM GMT to facilitate evacuations in Ukraine

It is day 12 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Russia is enlisting Syrian fighters.

Russia enlists help of Syrian fighters in Ukraine

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