Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Russian forces step up nighttime shelling of cities in centre, north and south of Ukraine, says official – The Times of India

Russian forces stepped up overnight shelling of cities Monday in Ukraine’s center, north and south, a Ukrainian official said, as a second attempt to evacuate besieged civilians collapsed. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, shifted blame for the war to Ukraine and said Moscow’s invasion could be halted “only if Kyiv ceases hostilities.” Stay with TOI for live updates-Read Less