Russia-Ukraine war: Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine, says Putin
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Russia-Ukraine war LIVE: US warns Moscow, Minsk against deploying nuclear arms; war crimes probe fast-tracked; VW quits Russia.
Russia-Ukraine War news LIVE Updates: The Russian military intensified its assault on Ukrainian cities on Thursday, capturing at least one city Kherson in the south and pressed further into the strategic port towns of Odessa and Mariupol, as the war entered into its eighth day. The attack on Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv with rockets and cruise missile continues, even as a 64-km long armoured column moved slowly towards the capital city of Kyiv. Meanwhile, the two sides are likely to meet for a second round of talks on ceasefire soon. On Thursday, the International Criminal Court fast-tracked an investigation into possible war crimes by Russia. German automaker Volskswagen became the latest manufacture to halt production in Russia over the conflict. India continues Operation Ganga to evacuate its citizens, mostly students, with New Delhi once again abstaining a key UN General Assembly resolution against Russia on Wednesday. In a separate development, PM Modi will join a crucial Quad leaders' virtual summit today. Brent oil prices have surged $118 per bbl as supply side concerns persist amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.