Ukraine-Russia war latest: homes in Kyiv and Kharkiv struck by shelling; Zelenskiy to address US Congress – live

EU leaders make perilous journey to Ukraine ; Zelenskiy due to address US Congress on Wednesday after saying negotiations sound ‘more realistic’

• At a glance: developments on day 21 of the invasion
• Zelenskiy says Russia’s position in negotiations is ‘more realistic’
• Kyiv facing ‘dangerous moment’ amid signs of Russia’s tightening grip
• Russian journalist fined for live broadcast protest
• Fox News cameraman and producer killed in Ukraine
• ‘Europe stands with you’: EU leaders support Ukraine in Kyiv visit
• Tell us: how have you been affected?

China’s ambassador to the US has penned an interesting op-ed for the Washington Post, saying his government knew nothing of Russia’s plans and would have tried to stop it if they had.

Beijing has been under huge pressure over its ties with Russia, claims that Russia has sought military and economic assistance from it, and questions over what China knew about the invasion before it began.

There have been claims that China had prior knowledge of Russia’s military action and demanded Russia delay it until the Winter Olympics concluded.

Recent rumours further claimed that Russia was seeking military assistance from China.