- Russian forces are advancing towards Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as they continue their assault on the country.
- Bloody battles have taken place nationwide on the second day of the Russian attack.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for Ukraine’s military to remove the country’s government from power.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to resist Russia’s invasion.
- The UN says more than 50,000 Ukrainians have fled to other countries since the fighting started.
- Western powers have announced sweeping sanctions on Russia, including measures targeting Putin himself.
- US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts have agreed to send thousands of troops, backed by air and naval support, to protect allies near Russia and Ukraine.
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