All the latest from day four of the conflict.
The Russian advance on Kyiv appeared to be slowing over the weekend as Ukranian resistance frustrated Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion.
British and American intelligence suggested there were signs of a ‘temporary’ blip in Russia’s blitz towards the capital.
Meanwhile, western powers have agreed to cut Russia from the main international banking system in a significant ratcheting up of sanctions.
The UK, US and EU have reached a deal to exclude several Russian banks from Swift, a global payments system.
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