President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian forces of kidnapping a Ukrainian mayor, and said it was "a sign of weakness." Meanwhile, evacuations from Ukrainian cities seemed to slow down. Follow DW for the latest.
Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron urged an immediate cease-fire in a joint phone call with Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, satellite images show Russian military edging closer to Kyiv. Follow DW for the latest.
The strategic Ukrainian port city is under siege and faces daily bombardment. Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for the dire humanitarian situation. Follow DW for the latest.