Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Explosions Heard In Kyiv

At least 3 powerful explosions have been heard in Kyiv, AFP journalists in the city reported, although the cause is not immediately known. A journalist also saw a column of smoke rising in the distance, but has been unable to get there due to a night curfew.

Vladimir Putin speaks to Naftali Bennett: President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with PM of Israel.

PM of Israel Naftali Bennett told Putin about his recent contacts on the issue of Ukraine with the leaders of a number of states. In turn, Vladimir Putin told PM of Israel about his assessment of the negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives, which are being held these days via video conference.The leaders agreed to maintain contact.

According to NEXTA, 2 explosions have been heard in Kyiv.

US Russia has fired over 900 missiles against Ukraine, according to a senior US Department of Defense official.

Ukrainian presidential adviser, has said that Russia's military offensive in Ukraine is likely to be over by early May when "Moscow runs out of resources to attack its neighbour”.

The Mariupol City Council has confirmed that around 2,357 people in the city have died as a result of the war as of March 14, and that all other estimates are false.

The ICJ (International Court of Justice) will deliver its order on Ukraine’s application against Russia alleging genocide on March 16 at 4 pm.