European Union leaders wrapped up a two-day summit after agreeing to pursue a ban on Russian oil imports in the latest effort to punish President Vladimir Putin, as Kremlin-led forces on the ground closed in on the eastern region of Luhansk.
President Joe Biden said the US would not send Ukraine ‘rocket systems that can strike into Russia’, seemingly quashing reports that the administration would consider long-range weapons in a new aid package. Ukraine has repeatedly called for more offensive weapons as it battles Russian troo.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he’s willing to facilitate grain and fertiliser exports as global concern mounts about food shortages and rising prices – but only if sanctions on his country are lifted.
The dead include two people sheltering in a school basement, Serhiy Haiday said, adding that three people had also been wounded when Russians fired on the school. Read more and see images here.