Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Ukraine says seven killed, including a child, after Russia fired at evacuation convoy
The Hindu
Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its 18th day, Russia intesnfied its offensive on the capital city of Kyiv, and the port city of Mariupol, where a Mosque was shelled.
Ukrainians also informed that seven people, including a child, were killed after Russians fired at an evacuation convoy.
Meanwhile, the United States increased its defence of NATO regions and moved 12,000 troops along the borders with Russia, in regions of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Romania.
The conflict began escalating on February 21, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role.
Here are the latest updates:
The United Nations will have multiple meetings this week about Russia’s war in Ukraine, though it is unclear if they will lead to the adoption of an official text, diplomats said.
On Monday, the Security Council will discuss the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Polish foreign minister Zbigniew Rau is expected to speak during the session, one of the diplomatic sources told AFP Saturday.