Russia's war in Ukraine: Latest news

- Ceasefire collapses -

Russia resumes its offensive against the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol after a ceasefire agreed to allow the evacuation of civilians breaks down. Each side blames the other.

Officials in Mariupol had announced plans for a large-scale evacuation during the ceasefire but later said they had to postpone the operation in the face of continued Russian shelling.

Russia accused Ukrainian forces in Mariupol of blocking residents from leaving.

MSF warns that the humanitarian situation in the city is "catastrophic" and that it is "imperative" to set up a humanitarian corridor.

- Nearing Kyiv -

Russian forces inch closer to the capital Kyiv from the north and west.

AFP witnesses scenes of widespread destruction in the northern town of Chernihiv, where dozens of civilians have been killed in shelling, missile attacks and air raids.

- Putin warning to NATO -

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of "colossal and catastrophic consequences not only for Europe but also the whole world" if foreign powers attempt to establish a no-fly zone in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to NATO to set up a no-fly zone but NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg rejected the call, saying it could lead to a wider war in Europe.

- No ticket out -

Russian flagship airline Aeroflot says it is suspending all its international flights beginning March 8, except to neighbouring Belarus.

The move compounds the international isolation of Russia, which is already being shunned by foreign airlines and travel operators.

- Media blackout -

A host of international broadcasters, including the BBC, CNN, Italy's RAI and Germany's ARD and ZDF, say they will stop reporting from Russia after it passed a law punishing the publication of what it calls "fake news" about its invasion with jail terms of up to 15 years.

Award-winning independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will also stop reporting on the war in Ukraine in light of the new law.

- Nuclear plant fire -

A fire at Europe's biggest nuclear power station at Zaporizhzhia is put out, with Ukraine accusing Russia of "nuclear terror" in shelling the plant.

Russian troops later take over the site, which generates a fifth of Ukraine's electricity.

- More talks planned -

One of Ukraine's negotiators says a third round of talks with Russia on ending the fighting will take place on Monday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Moscow is ready for dialogue over Ukraine if all its demands are met.

- 'Not over soon' -

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that the war in Ukraine "may not be over soon" and that the US and European allies must sustain tough pressure on Russia until it ends.

- Russia isolated -

Russia is more isolated than ever after a historic vote at the UN Human Rights Council for a probe into violations committed during the war on Ukraine, with only Eritrea siding with Moscow.

- More than 1.37 million flee -

More than 1.37 million people have fled Ukraine into neighbouring countries since Russia invaded last week, the UN says.

- Hunger threat -

The United Nations' World Food Programme warns about a looming food crisis in Ukraine in conflict areas, while disruptions in production and exports could lead to food insecurity globally.

- Senior imam appeals for peace -

The grand imam of the Al-Azhar mosque, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, calls for more international humanitarian aid for Ukraine and for greater efforts to end the war.

"We are witnessing Ukrainian civilians leave their homes in quest of safety and security, which is a true test of our humanity," the top Sunni Islam cleric declares, in a series of tweets in Ukrainian, Arabic and English.

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