The Russian army continued its military operations in Ukraine, and while Western countries intensified their financial sanctions against Moscow and closed their airspace to Russian aviation, the United Nations General Assembly announced the holding of a special session to discuss the situation in Ukraine today, Monday, based on a Security Council resolution.
With the war entering its fifth day, fierce battles continue and Western condemnations of Moscow continue.
To view the developments of the fourth day (Sunday) of Russian military operations in Ukraine, click here.
Here are the latest developments on Monday:
12 minutes ago
Al-Jazeera correspondent: Night clashes broke out in the north of the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.
12 minutes ago
Ukraine's Defense Ministry says the Black Sea city of Odessa is under fire.
34 minutes ago
Al-Jazeera correspondent: Sirens sounded in the capital, Kiev, after hearing a strong explosion.
37 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday he had doubts about Russian President Vladimir Putin's sincerity in entering negotiations with Ukraine, but added that he agreed that every means should be used to end the war.
one hour ago
Russia's Aeroflot airline said on Sunday it would cancel all flights to its European destinations until further notice, after many countries decided to close their airspace in protest against Russia's military operations in Ukraine.