The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths voiced confidence on Monday that a U.N.-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian Black Sea grains exports could be extended and even expanded despite apparent revenge strikes by Russia on Kyiv.

The building that houses a German consulate in Kyiv was hit during Russian missile strikes, though it has not been in use since war broke out, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

The European Commission condemned as "barbaric" Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday and warned Belarus against helping its ally kill civilians.

Multiple explosions occur a day after the Kremlin accused Kyiv of ‘terrorism’ over the destruction of the Kerch Bridge.

Mr Zelensky urged his people to remain unbowed as he denounced the Russian aggression

In the wake of Monday's intense Russian bombardment of targets across Ukraine, French leader Emmanuel Macron has told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky of his extreme concern. Macron has promised increased military aid.

The BBC said it had re-established contact with Hugo Bachega and he was safe and well

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Ukraine had carried out "terrorist acts" against Russia and pledged to react forcefully if they continued. In televised remarks, Putin said Moscow had launched long-range missile attacks against Ukraine's energy, military and communications infrastructure on Monday in retaliation for an attack on…

Kyiv general says more than half the strikes were shot down

The Kremlin said explosions that rocked Kyiv on Monday were part of what it calls its "special military operation".

World leaders and international organisations condemn Russia’s nationwide assault on Ukraine.