Ukraine asks for ceasefire ahead of talks with Russia

Negotiators for Kyiv and Moscow are arriving in Belarus for peace talks but expectations are not high.

People in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv are emerging from their homes after a weekend-long curfew, reports Reuters.

President Zelensky says the next 24 hours - the fifth day of the Russian invasion - will be "crucial" for Ukraine.

The UK's defence secretary says Russia could indiscriminately bomb cities as frustration with the campaign grows.

The north-eastern city of Chernihiv faced heavy shelling overnight, but remains in Ukrainian hands.

Russia doubles its interest rate to 20% as its currency plunges and experts warn of a possible run on banks.

Reports suggest Belarus - a close Russian ally to Ukraine's north - is going to deploy its own soldiers to fight.