New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said situation in Donbas region remained extremely difficult reiterating that Russia was building up forces near the besieged city of Mariupol.
"There will be battles ahead. We still need to go down a very difficult path to get everything we want," he said.
US also said that Russia is refocusing its military efforts on the Donbas region which could herald a "longer, more prolonged conflict".
US President Joe Biden says that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may be "isolated" and could have placed some of his advisors under "house arrest".
NATO warned that it is not seeing a pull-back of Russian forces in Ukraine and expects "additional offensive actions".
Ukraine's government has sent 45 buses to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol, where Russia has declared a local ceasefire following a global outcry over the suffering of civilians trapped by a month of relentless shelling.
Here are the Highlights on the Ukraine-Russia War:
Apr 02, 2022 01:30 (IST)
U.S. providing Ukraine with supplies in case Russia deploys chemical weapons
The United States is providing Ukraine with supplies and equipment in case Russia deploys chemical or biological weapons, the White House said on Friday, underscoring that this would not compromise domestic preparedness in any form.
Apr 02, 2022 00:23 (IST)
UN Under-Secretary-General to visit Moscow, Kyiv to discuss Ukraine situation
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths will visit Moscow on April 3 and then will visit Kyiv to discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and a potential for a ceasefire, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday.
"My special envoy, Martin Griffiths, was asked by me to pursue a humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine. He will be flying to Moscow on Sunday and after that he will be going to Kiev," Guterres said during a press conference.
Apr 01, 2022 16:16 (IST)
Just In| Russia-Ukraine talks resume via video, says Russian negotiator: news agency AFP
Apr 01, 2022 12:41 (IST)
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Unable To Get Supplies To Mariupol, Civilians Unable To Leave
An aide to the mayor of Mariupol said on Friday the besieged southern Ukrainian city remained closed for anyone trying to enter and was "very dangerous" for anyone trying to leave.