Ukraine warned 'worst to come' as attacks intensify

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View online March 04, 2022   1 / 'Worst is yet to come' as Putin vows to bomb Ukraine 'until the end' Vladimir Putin is determined to continue bombing Ukraine "until the end" despite a plea last night from Volodymyr Zelensky for face to face talks to halt the military assault.   In a series of phone and video calls on Thursday, the Russian president accused Kyiv of using human shields and behaving "like Nazis", hailed his fallen soldiers as heroes and claimed the invasion was going "according to plan".   He told members of his Kremlin security council that Russia has only bombed military facilities and his troops haven't targeted residential areas – despite another day of carnage in which the bodies of Ukrainian civilians were recovered from destroyed homes.   2 / Russian pundit toasts 'death of stockmarket' live on TV in front of stunned presenter Economist bids farewell as Moscow Exchange stays shut fourth day running   3 / Boris Johnson says Russia must 'immediately' cease attack on Ukraine nuclear plant Prime minister says 'reckless' actions of Russian president Putin could threaten all of Europe   4 / Labour wins Birmingham Erdington by-election Paulette Hamilton won with a majority of 3,266     5 / Captain Tom Foundation flagged to watchdogs by NHS charities group Exclusive: NHS Charities Together highlighted 'potential improper use of data' The Big Question     Where can I donate items to support Ukraine? People across Britain and the wider world have been deeply moved by the courage and resilience shown by the citizens of Ukraine over the last week as their country came under attack from Vladimir Putin's Russia, an invasion that brought international condemnation and has already seen the aggressor become a pariah state on the world stage.   While many were caught up in the violent warfare playing out across Ukrainian cities, more than a million others have been forced to flee for safety in neighbouring states like Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova.   Here's how you can help them in the UK. Read the full story >   Watch /Pregnant mothers forced into makeshift bomb shelter in Ukrainian hospital NUMBER OF THE DAY 135,000 A senior US defence official has said that Russia still has a "vast majority" of overall military forces on hand to send into Ukraine, despite already sending 90 percent of its 150,000 troops arrayed on border into the conflict. QUOTE OF THE DAY "We are tied together in this nightmare, and determined to fight for our home and homeland." – Software developer Sergei was unable to cross the border with his family as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky ruled that all men of fighting age cannot leave the country. Other stories you might like Thousands of animals stranded at Kyiv Zoo as Russian tanks close in Brexiteer Tory says new forms for trading with EU are 'monstrous' Couple lose privacy case in mannequin row with neighbour Articles available exclusively to subscribers Sean O'Grady, The Independent: Is Ukraine about to become the 28th member state of the European Union? If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters.     Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.