11 Main Developments of the Day by Ukraine-Russia War

The Ukrainian Army has confirmed that Russia has withdrawn troops surrounding Kiev following major losses suffered in its latest report.

Ukraine's President Voldymyr Zelensky, in an interview for an independent Russian media media, unveiled his readiness to discuss the possibility that Ukraine will have neutral status and make compromises about the status of the Donbas region in order to secure peace with Russia. But he said he has no willingness to discuss Ukraine's democratisation and that Ukrainians would have to vote in a referendum to approve their country's neutral status.

In another video, Zelensky pledged to call this week for new sanctions against Russia and spoke about the new round of talks, saying: “We are seeking peace without delay”.

Zelenksy also stressed that 200 children from Marioupolis have been detained by Russia, according to a press release by the president's office Sunday. “According to our data, more than 200 children have been deported, meaning they're caught because we don't know their whereabouts. They were children with and without parents. It's horrible”, Zelensky said.

American President Joe Biden has denied that he is calling for a change of power in Russia, since earlier on his visit to Poland he had said Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power”. Asked by a journalist if he wants the Russian president to leave the office he said “jo”. France's president, Emmanuel Macron, has distanced himself from Beden's comments, while the United Kingdom government has also distanced itself from the Biden statement.

Ukraine's deputy prime minister has accused Russia of <x0 irresponsible operations” near the Chernobyl nuclear station that could increase the radiation level in Europe.

Intelligence from the United Kingdom Protection Ministry in its latest report has indicated that the continuing lack of momentum and morals of Russian soldiers, as well as the continued logistics and aggressive resistance from Ukrainians, all of which are causing problems for Russia.

Putin aims at dividing Ukraine into two parts, according to the North and South Korean division model, Ukraine's intelligence has said. In comments sparking the possibility of a long and cold conflict, Kyrylo Budanov warned of a bloody guerrilla war.

The French Foreign Minister has said there will be <x0) collective representation” if nothing is done to help civilians in Mariupol.

Schools in Ukraine's capital Kyev will reopen for online instruction today.