Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv and Moscow start talks

Kyiv has said its goal for the discussions is an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine [Foreign Ministry of Belarus handout via Anadolu]By David Child, Arwa Ibrahim and Farah NajjarPublished On 28 Feb 202228 Feb 2022Updated: 4 minutes ago

• High-level talks between Kyiv and Moscow are taking place at the Ukraine-Belarus border.
• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls the next 24 hours “crucial” for Ukraine.
• Ukraine’s military claims the pace of Russia’s assault has slowed.
• Civilian death toll now stands at 352 people, including 14 children, Ukraine’s health ministry says.
• Moscow shifts its nuclear forces to a high alert footing.

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