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In Kyiv's Maidan Square, air raid sirens ring out at night after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow's advance in Ukraine is "going to plan" and Kyiv appealed for Western military aid on Thursday, even as the warring sides met for ceasefire talks. IMAGES
Images from Kyiv's Maidan Square on the sixth day of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
A day-and-night curfew imposed by Kyiv authorities until Monday morning begins after some invading Russian forces entered the Ukrainian capital. "The curfew in Kyiv will start on Saturday at 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) and end at 8:00 (0600 GMT) on Monday," city authorities said on Telegram, adding that "all civilians that are on the streets during the period of the curfew will be considered members of sabotage groups of the enemy." IMAGES
Images of empty streets in Kyiv following an overnight assault by the Russian forces. Ukrainian soldiers repulsed a Russian attack in the capital, the military said early Saturday, as a defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed his pro-Western country would not be bowed by Moscow. IMAGES
Images of Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in the early morning on the second day after Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed a full-scale ground invasion and air assault to Ukraine that has quickly claimed dozens of lives and displaced at least 100,000 people. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.