Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine: Latest Developments

Children being treated at a paediatrics hospital have their beds placed in the basement of the hospital which is being used as a bomb shelter, in Kyiv on 28 February, 2022. (AFP Photo)

Here are the latest developments in Russia's attack on Ukraine:

11 Killed In Kharkiv 

At least 11 civilians are killed in ongoing shelling of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv in the east of the country.

More Talks Planned 

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia will return to their capital cities for consultations and have plans for fresh talks, both sides announce after a first meeting since war broke out.

Russia Defends War 

Russia defends its decision to invade Ukraine before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly as the 193 members debate a resolution condemning Moscow's "unprovoked armed aggression".

Putin Lays Down Terms 

Russian President Vladimir Putin tells his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that the "demilitarisation and denazification" of Ukraine and Western recognition of Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula are prerequisites to ending fighting.

Russia Tells Civilians To Leave Kyiv 

The Russian army tells residents of the Ukrainian capital they can "freely leave" on one highway as it hints of attacks on civilian areas.

'More Ruthless' 

The Russian military campaign is becoming more and more ruthless and Ukrainian armed forces are fighting back with courage," European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says.

US, Canada Hit Moscow Central Bank 

The United States (US) and Canada ban all transactions with Russia's central bank, effective immediately, in an unprecedented sanction.

UK Tightens Sanctions 

The United Kingdom (UK) promises a "full assets freeze" on all of Russia's banks and orders all UK seaports to turn away Russian vessels.

EU Dampens Membership Hopes 

The EU pours cold water on a plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for "immediate" membership to the bloc for his country, saying the adherence process takes years.

Ruble Crashes 

Putin announces emergency measures intended to prop up the plunging ruble, including banning residents from transferring money abroad and forcing exporters to buy the currency.

'352 Civilians Killed' 

Kyiv says 352 civilians have been killed, including 14 children, since the invasion began last Thursday. Russia has acknowledged for the first time that it has suffered losses.

Half A Million Refugees 

More than half a million people have fled Ukraine in the last five days, says the UN's refugee arm, UNHCR, with tens of thousands more displaced inside the country.

EU Sending Arms And Fighter Jets 

EU countries will give fighter jets to Ukraine, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says as the bloc agrees to transport weapons worth 450 million euros to Kyiv.

Toughest Ever Sanctions 

Brussels' latest wave of swingeing sanctions against Russia and Belarus are its toughest ever, closing EU airspace to Russian aircraft and banning two Russian broadcasters.

Russia Retaliates 

Russia responds by banning flights by airlines from 36 countries including Britain and Germany.

Oligarchs Against The War 

Several Russian oligarchs and tycoons call for an end to the war with Oleg Deripaska saying it was time to put an end to "state capitalism" in Russia.

Turkey To Not Block Warships 

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he intends to apply the Montreux Convention, which governs the access of ships through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles straits, "in the interests of Turkey".

The announcement confirms that Turkey does not plan to block Russian ships moving through the key straits, as Ukraine has been requesting since the start of the conflict.

Finland To Supply Arms 

Finland takes the "historic" decision to supply weapons to Ukraine following Russia's invasion of its neighbour, its prime minister announces.

Sporting Ban Urged 

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) urges sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from international events.

Russia Kicked Out Of World Cup

Russia has been expelled from the 2022 World Cup and its teams suspended from all international football competitions "until further notice", FIFA and UEFA say.