Anton Borts woke up to the sound of distant blasts as Russian forces invaded and immediately realized he had to flee, but his journey to safety proved no easy feat as the fog of war shrouds the Eastern European nation

Prime minister says if world leaders won't interfere, Russia-Ukraine war will result in 'untold loss of life, total destruction of Ukraine, and millions of refugees'

Speaking to reporters in secret location , shortly before a second round of talks began, Ukraine president says relations are tested in times of crisis; warns Russia will not stop its drive westward and will try to take neighboring countries next

North Ukraine region of Chernihiv sees dozens of civilian casualties as schools and residential areas bombed by Russian air force; Zelensky calls for ceasefire and agreed humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to leave but says his expectations low

Israeli HMO Clalit and "Lemaanchem" association set up hotline, assembled Russian and Ukrainian speaking medical professionals to be able to quickly respond to any need of the refugees

Anatoly Viktorov says there is incitement and hate against his country and everything that the Russians say is considered propaganda; denies opposition outlets hounded by government

UN tally amounts to more than 2% of Ukraine's population being forced out of the country in less than a week; Black Sea port city Mariupol encircled by Russian forces as Kherson is believed to have fallen