15 Mar 2022

Ukraine invasion: Talks between countries on hold

From Morning Report, 7:34 am on 15 March 2022

Russia and Ukraine were expected to negotiate the war overnight, but talks are on hold.

Ukraine is pushing for an immediate ceasefire, and President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested a meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Bombardments continue - Russia has shelled a block of flats in the Ukraine capital Kyiv.

The edge of Kyiv is the frontline of Russian attacks.

Mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushyn says strikes on the suburb have devastated homes. He has rejected a demand from Russian forces to surrender the land.

Journalist and photographer Jack Losh is covering Ukraine.

He spoke to Corin Dann.