The mayor of Mariupol says 160,000 civilians remain trapped, calling for the city's complete evacuation.
Look back on Monday's updates as they happened in our live blog.
Key events
- Kremlin says Russia-Ukraine talks likely to start in Turkey on Tuesday
- Ukraine and Russia peace talks to begin on Monday: Turkish official
- Ukraine announces no new humanitarian corridors, fears Russian 'provocations'
- 3.8 million Ukrainians have now fled the country
- UN's official civilian death count is 1,119
- Oil base struck north-east of Lviv
- Germany: Russian regime change is not NATO's aim
- Zelenskyy: Demilitarisation is 'incomprehensible'
- Uncertainty over next round of peace talks
- Zelenskyy: Ukraine prepared to go neutral
- Where to find yesterday's blog
Live updates
By Jessica Riga
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By Jessica Riga
Displaying 'Z' symbol could be criminal act in Germany, ministry says
Individuals who display the letter "Z" in Germany to symbolise support for Russia's war in Ukraine could be liable to prosecution, an Interior Ministry spokesperson says.
The interior minister for the state of Berlin said earlier that city authorities would jump on cases of the Z symbol being used to endorse Russia's aggression, following announcements by Bavaria and Lower Saxony that they too would punish such acts.
A spokesperson for the federal government's Interior Ministry told reporters: "The letter Z as such is of course not forbidden, but its use may in individual cases constitute an endorsement of the Russian war of aggression."
The letter Z has been used as a marking on Russian military vehicles taking part in the conflict and has been adopted by Russians supporting the war, with it being prominent on flags and at pro-Kremlin rallies.
"The Russian war of aggression on the Ukraine is a criminal act, and whoever publicly approves of this war of aggression can also make himself liable to prosecution," the Interior Ministry spokesperson said.
"The federal security authorities have an eye on this, and in this respect we welcome the announcement that several federal states will also examine in individual cases whether this could be a criminal act and to take action accordingly."
Reporting by Reuters
- And if you'd like to dive deeper into the story behind the Z symbol, Behind The News will get you up to speed with this video explainer which you can watch on Facebook.
By Jessica Riga
Russia and Ukraine set to hold new round of peace talks this week
If you're just joining us now, ABC correspondent Isabella Higgins has filed this report from Lviv.
By Kate Ainsworth
Russian Foreign Minister says Putin-Zelenskyy meeting needed when sides closer on key issues
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy should happen when the two sides are closer to agreeing on key issues.
Speaking to Serbian media outlets, Mr Lavrov said that any meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy to exchange views on the conflict right now would be counter-productive.
Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on February 24 which has been met with stiff resistance from Ukrainian forces.
By Kate Ainsworth
Ukraine damage bill rises to over $560 billion, economy minister says
Russia's war on Ukraine has so far cost Ukraine $US564.9 billion ($750 billion) in terms of damage to infrastructure, lost economic growth and other factors, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Monday.
In an online post, she said the fighting had damaged or destroyed 8,000 kilometres of roads in Ukraine and 10 million square metres of housing.
By Kate Ainsworth
Hi there live blog,
Do you have any news from the Black Sea and Sea of Azov? I have heard a lot of rumors of civilian vessels being held hostage by Russian troops, and being used as shields, but no verified stories.-Thank You!
Yesterday British military intelligence said Russia is maintaining a distant blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea coast, which is effectively cutting off Ukraine from international maritime trade.
The Ministry of Defence also said Russian naval forces are still conducting sporadic missile strikes against targets across Ukraine.
Heavy fighting is continuing around Mariupol where Russian forces are trying to capture the port cigty that's on the Sea of Azov and connects to the Black Sea.
On Thursday a senior US defence official confirmed to Reuters that Ukraine had destroyed a large Russian landing support ship at the Russian-occupied port of Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov, but it was unclear how many casualties there had been.
At the moment though, we don't have any confirmation or verification about what the situation on the ground looks like for civilian vessels in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Here's yesterday's full update from the UK's Ministry of Defence:
By Kate Ainsworth
Kremlin says Russia-Ukraine talks likely to start in Turkey on Tuesday
The Kremlin says peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may get underway in Turkey on Tuesday, saying it was important that the talks would be held face-to-face despite the limited progress in negotiations so far.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed in a telephone call on Sunday for Istanbul to host the talks, which the Turkish government hopes will lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Earlier, Turkey said the talks could begin as early as Monday, but Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that was unlikely as the negotiators would only be arriving in Turkey on Monday.
Peskov said that no progress had been made on the idea of a potential meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He also said that the talks had so far failed to yield any substantive progress or breakthroughs.
Reuters
By Kate Ainsworth
Kyiv curfew to begin an hour later, mayor announces
The Mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv says the city's curfew will begin an hour later and end an hour earlier from today.
The changes mean Kyiv will be under curfew from 9:00pm at night until 6am the next morning, Vitaliy Klitschko wrote on Telegram.
Last week Kyiv was placed under a longer curfew because authorities expected further shelling by Russian forces, meaning residents were required to stay indoors from 8pm until 7am local time.
Parts of the city have come under fire repeatedly from Russian forces since its invasion of Ukraine started last month.
By Kate Ainsworth
In pictures: Night patrol in Kharkiv
Photographer with the Associated Press, Felipe Dana, joined Ukrainian soldiers as they patrolled the streets of Kharkiv in north-eastern Ukraine.
Residents in Kharkiv are required to stay indoors after dark unless they have explicit permission from authorities.
Kharkiv is Ukraine's second-largest city, and has been subjected to heavy shelling by Russian forces since the invasion began.
By Kate Ainsworth
Biden meets with Ukrainian refugees after saying Putin 'cannot remain in power'
US President Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power", dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
By Kate Ainsworth
Ukraine and Russia peace talks to begin on Monday: Turkish official
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will begin peace talks in Istanbul later on Monday local time, a senior Turkish official said.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed in a telephone call on Sunday for Istanbul to host the talks, which Turkey's government hopes will lead to a ceasefire.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will insist on sovereignty and territorial integrity at the next round of peace negotiations with Russia.
"Our priorities in the negotiations are known: sovereignty, territorial integrity of Ukraine are beyond doubt," Mr Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address.
"Effective guarantees of security are a must. Obviously, our goal is peace and return to normal life in our country as soon as possible."
By Kate Ainsworth
Ukraine announces no new humanitarian corridors, fears Russian 'provocations'
Ukraine will not open any humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from besieged cities on Monday, the country's Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
Ms Vereshchuk said Ukrainian officials have received intelligence reports warning of possible Russian "provocations" along the evacuation routes.
By Kate Ainsworth
Mariupol on the verge of 'humanitarian catastrophe', mayor calls for citywide evacuation
The mayor of the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol says the city is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe and must be completely evacuated.
Mayor Vadym Boichenko said about 160,000 civilians were trapped in the city without power.
Speaking on national television, he said there were 26 buses waiting to evacuate civilians from the besieged city, but Russian forces had not agreed to give them safe passage.
"The situation in the city remains difficult. People are beyond the line of humanitarian catastrophe," Mr Boichenko said.
"We need to completely evacuate Mariupol.
"The Russian Federation is playing with us. We are in the hands of the invaders," he said.
Russia denies targeting civilians and blames Ukraine for the repeated failure to agree on safe corridors for trapped civilians.
Reuters
By Kate Ainsworth
Heineken to exit its Russian operations
"We have concluded that Heineken's ownership of the business in Russia is no longer sustainable nor viable in the current environment," it said in a statement.
"We are shocked and deeply saddened to watch the war in Ukraine continue to unfold and intensify.
"We continue to hope that a path to a peaceful outcome emerges in the near term."
By Kate Ainsworth
Ukraine not expecting major breakthrough in peace talks with Russia, adviser says
A senior Ukrainian official said ahead of talks between Ukrainian and Russian representatives in Turkey that he did not expect any major breakthrough.
"I don't think there will be any breakthrough on the main issues," interior ministry adviser Vadym Denysenko said.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to take place in Turkey this week.
By Kate Ainsworth
3.8 million Ukrainians have now fled the country
The UN's refugee agency says more than 3.8 million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia began its invasion on February 24.
Over 2.2 million people have sought refuge in Poland, while nearly 590,000 have travelled to Romania.
Nearly 350,000 Ukrainians have fled to Hungary, and just over 6,000 have crossed the border to Belarus.
By Kate Ainsworth
In pictures: Life in Lviv, a day after attacks
Despite Russian missile attacks on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv 24 hours ago, its residents and those who have fled from the country's east are enjoying the simple things — from a walk in the park, to a friendly game of chess.
By Kate Ainsworth
Ukraine scrambles to keep educating kids despite millions displaced
Schools in Ukraine have been turned into shelters as a result of the Russian invasion, but teachers are working hard to deliver lessons online.
By Kate Ainsworth
'No significant change' to Russian advances, UK defence says
In its latest intelligence update, the UK's Ministry of Defence says there has been 'no significant change' to the disposition of Russian forces in the past 24 hours.
It says Russian forces are experiencing a lack of momentum and morale, but have gained ground in the country's south near Mariupol where heavy fighting continues as Russia attempts to capture the port city.
By Kate Ainsworth
Online schooling for students to resume in Kyiv
In a post on his official Telegram, Kyiv mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says school students in the Ukrainian capital will be able to return to learning online from Monday, local time.
"It will be more adapted to current conditions. And using different educational platforms for students," he wrote.
"An important task today is for the city to live and work even in such difficult conditions of martial law."
