Russia-Ukraine Ready For Talks, India Chalks Out Evacuation Plan | Top 10 Developments

From Ukraine's offer of neutrality to Vladimir Putin's outreach to Ukrainian military to topple Kyiv leadership, top developments which took place on Day 2 of Russia Ukraine conflict.

New Delhi: As Ukraine's invasion continued for the second day on Friday, Russian forces closed in on country's capital Kyiv in an attempt to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a Kremlin-friendly regime.

Meanwhile, India, which is on its toes to evacuate around 16,000 stranded nationals, mostly students, is working out evacuation plans through Romania, Hungary and Poland, after Ukraine shut its airspace after insurgance from Russia on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the pre-dawn explosions rocked Kyiv and gunfire was reported in parts of the city. Horrified civilians found themselves at risk as artillery shells rained down on some residential buildings on Kyiv's outskirts.

Here are some top developments which took place on Day 2 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine:

Ukraine's Offer Of Neutrality

The Ukrainian president made another push for a diplomatic end to Russia's attack by offering to discuss with Moscow the possibility of designating Ukraine a non-aligned country.

Putin Agrees To Send Negotiation Team

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to send a delegation to Belarus' capital for talks with Ukraine but only after its military "lays down its arms". Putin also told China's Xi Jinping over phone that "Russia is ready for high-level talks with Ukraine".

Putin's Outreach To Ukrainian Army To Overthrow Kyiv Leadership

Putin, in a first, suggested that it would be 'easier' to negotiate with the Ukrainian Army than with politicians in Kyiv. He termed the Ukrainian government as "neo-Nazis".

India's Evcuation Plans Underway

Ministry of External Affairs has identified four locations in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania to evacuate Indians from Ukraine. Air India is planning to operate two flights to Romanian capital Bucharest and one to Budapest.

India Issues Fresh Advisory For Evacuation

As India firms up its plans to evacuate its nationals stranded in Ukraine, Indian nationals, who are arriving at Ukraine-Poland border, have been advised to make for the Shehyni-Medyka border crossing.

Over 1,000 Russian Soldiers Killed: Ukraine

Ukraine’s Defence Ministry on Friday said more than 1,000 Russian servicemen have been killed so far in the conflict. Additionally, 137 Ukrainians, including armymen and civilians, have also been killed in the attack.

Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy Seeks More Pressure On Russia 

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appealed for defense assistance and tougher sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian army has said that it is fighting the Russian troops in the outskirts of Kyiv.

Build Pressure On Putin: RSS

RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar has urged the government to join hands with other countries and build pressure on Russia to 'immediately' stop the military offensive against Ukraine. Read More: https://bit.ly/3hjGgpk

Protesters Hit Streets Across Globe To Support Ukraine

Demonstrators protest in support of Ukraine accross the globe including United States, Spain, Canada, France, Italy and other countries. See Pictures: https://bit.ly/3BQPwKQ

Priyanka Chopra Says Ukraine Situation 'Terrifying'

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was appointed the UN Goodwill Ambassador in 2016, has strongly reacted to the crisis which is currently unfolding in Ukraine following the military attack launched by Russia.