Russian general killed near Kharkiv, claims Ukraine as war enters day 13

NEW DELHI: MARCH. 8 – The war between Russia and Ukraine entered day 13 on Tuesday as continuous shelling prevented the evacuation of civilians from besieged cities such as Kyiv, Mariupol, Sumy and Kharkiv. Delegations from both countries held the third round of negotiations on Monday at a venue near the Belarus-Poland border.

Later, the Ukraine side said little progress was made in the peace talks, while Russia said Moscow’s expectations from the talks “were not fulfilled”.