Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations

A third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine ended without any resolution.

ByMorgan Winsor, Emily Shapiro, Julia Jacobo, Nadine El-Bawab, Meredith Deliso, Ivan Pereira, Kevin Shalvey, Bill Hutchinson, and Celia Darrough
Last Updated: March 22, 2022, 10:04 AM EDT

Russian forces are continuing their attempted push through Ukraine from multiple directions, while Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are putting up "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials.

The attack began Feb. 24, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation."

Russian forces moving from neighboring Belarus toward Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, have advanced closer to the city center in recent days despite the resistance, coming within about 9 miles as of Friday.

Russia has been met by sanctions from the United States, Canada and countries throughout Europe, targeting the Russian economy as well as Putin himself.

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Mar 03, 2022, 2:17 PM EST

World leaders discuss new humanitarian assistance, disaster relief for Ukraine

President Joe Biden met with the prime ministers of Australia, India and Japan on Thursday where the Quad leaders discussed the conflict in Ukraine.

"The Quad leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and assessed its broader implications. They agreed to stand up a new humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mechanism which will enable the Quad to meet future humanitarian challenges in the Indo-Pacific and provide a channel for communication as they each address and respond to the crisis in Ukraine," the White House said in a statement.

-ABC News' Molly Nagle

Mar 03, 2022, 2:44 PM EST

Macron says Putin 'refuses to cease his attacks on Ukraine'

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted about his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, "At this point, he refuses to cease his attacks on Ukraine. Maintaining the dialogue to avoid human tragedies is absolutely necessary. I will continue my efforts and contacts. We must avoid the worst."

He added, "A dialogue to protect populations, to obtain moves that will avoid human tragedies, to put an end to this war: this is the meaning of my commitment alongside President Zelensky and the international community. My determination is and will remain total."

-ABC News' Christine Theodorou and Ibtissem Guenfoud

Mar 03, 2022, 1:18 PM EST

Canada will accept refugees from Ukraine with no limit on how many can apply

Canada announced a new program on Thursday that will "cut through red tape" to expedite arrivals for Ukrainians seeking temporary or permanent residency, said Sean Fraser, Canada's minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship.

"There is no limit on how many can apply," Fraser said.

"All those who arrive in Canada as part of these measures will be eligible for open work permits and will quickly be able to work if they so choose," Fraser noted.

He went on, "Our commitment to Ukrainians goes beyond the historic ties between Canada and Ukraine and beyond the cultural connections between our people. It's a commitment to humanity."

-ABC News' Christine Theodorou

Mar 03, 2022, 12:47 PM EST

US expected to announce new sanctions against Russian oligarchs

The U.S. Treasury and State Departments are expected to announce new sanctions against Russian oligarchs on Thursday, according to a White House official.

The sanctions will expand upon recently announced EU sanctions, block specific oligarchs’ travel to the U.S. and target the oligarchs’ relatives, according to the official.

-ABC's Ben Gittleson

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