Speaking to reporters in secret location , shortly before a second round of talks began, Ukraine president says relations are tested in times of crisis; warns Russia will not stop its drive westward and will try to take neighboring countries next

Anton Borts woke up to the sound of distant blasts as Russian forces invaded and immediately realized he had to flee, but his journey to safety proved no easy feat as the fog of war shrouds the Eastern European nation

North Ukraine region of Chernihiv sees dozens of civilian casualties as schools and residential areas bombed by Russian air force; Zelensky calls for ceasefire and agreed humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to leave but says his expectations low

Prince says Israel must resolve Palestinian statehood quest; says Saudi Arabia conducts 'detailed talks' in hope to reach agreement with Iran in the background of nuclear talks

Anatoly Viktorov says there is incitement and hate against his country and everything that the Russians say is considered propaganda; denies opposition outlets hounded by government

After second round of Russian Ukraine talks parties agree on humanitarian corridor to let civilians escape the fighting; Mariupol mayor says city being destroyed siege not seen since WWII

UN tally amounts to more than 2% of Ukraine's population being forced out of the country in less than a week; Black Sea port city Mariupol encircled by Russian forces as Kherson is believed to have fallen