[Jimbuna]

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

Before the meeting, President Zelensky urged Russian troops to lay down their weapons and called for immediate EU membership.

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

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.

Reports suggest Belarus is going to deploy its own soldiers to fight.