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

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

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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Two Men at War

A look at the two leaders at the center of the war in Ukraine and how they both rose to power, the difference in their leadership and what led to this moment in history.

Mar 06, 2022, 4:06 PM EST

1 million refugees from Ukraine have entered Poland

More than 1 million refugees from Ukraine have fled to Poland since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24, Poland's Border Guard said on Sunday.

People wait to board a bus at a temporary accommodation center after fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Korczowa, Poland, March 6, 2022.
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"This is a million human tragedies, a million people banished from their homes by the war," the Border Guard said in a statement on Twitter, noting that its latest tally was from 8 p.m. local time.

Earlier Sunday, Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, said more than 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine to multiple neighboring countries since the Russian invasion began, including Romania, Hungary, Moldova and Slovakia.

-ABC News' Christopher Donato and Christine Theodorou

Mar 06, 2022, 3:59 PM EST

TikTok suspends live streaming, new content in Russia

TikTok, owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance, announced on Sunday that it is immediately suspending live streaming and new content on its platform in Russia.

The video-focused social networking service said the move was in response to Russia's parliament passing a law governing what it called "fake news."

"TikTok is an outlet for creativity and entertainment that can provide a source of relief and human connection during a time of war when people are facing immense tragedy and isolation," TikTok said in a statement. "However, our highest priority is the safety of our employees and our users, and in light of Russia's new 'fake news' law, we have no choice but to suspend live streaming and new content to our video service in Russia while we review the safety implications of this law."

The company said its in-app messaging service will not be affected by the move.

"We will continue to evaluate the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine when we might fully resume our services with safety as our top priority," the company said.

On Friday, Russia's parliament amended Russia's criminal code to prohibit the spread of "fake" information and to punish violators with fines or jail terms of up to 15 years.

Russian leaders have previously accused the United States and its Western allies of sowing discord among the Russian people by using social media to disseminate false information about its conflict in Ukraine.

-ABC News' Christine Theodorou

Mar 06, 2022, 2:50 PM EST

American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus

American Express announced on Sunday that it is suspending operations in Russia and Belarus citing the "unjustified attack on the people of Ukraine."

The move came a day after Visa and Mastercard suspended operations in Russia.

"As a result, globally issued American Express cards will no longer work at merchants or ATMs in Russia. Additionally, cards issued locally in Russia by Russian banks will no longer work outside of the country on the American Express global network," American Express said in a statement.

The company said in its statement that it is also "terminating all business operations in Belarus," which has assisted Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.

American Express said the moves are in addition to previous steps it has taken, including halting its relationships with banks in Russia affected by the U.S. and international government sanctions.

During a Zoom call with U.S. lawmakers on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Visa and Mastercard to suspend their operations in Russia, according to a source on the call.

-ABC News' Matt Foster

Mar 06, 2022, 2:00 PM EST

Wedding held at Kyiv checkpoint

Amid the war in Ukraine, two members of the country's volunteer military forces got married in an outdoor ceremony dressed in camouflage and wearing helmets.

Lesia Ivashchenko and Valerii Fylymonov, both members of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, exchanged marriage vows at a checkpoint in Kyiv surrounded by fellow soldiers, some wearing bullet-proof vests.

Members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces Lesia Ivashchenko and Valerii Fylymonov wed during Ukraine-Russia conflict, at a checkpoint in Kyiv, Ukraine March 6, 2022.
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The bride carried a bouquet of roses and wore a helmet over her white wedding veil. The bride's helmet was removed when she and the groom sealed the nuptials with a kiss.

Members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces Lesia Ivashchenko and Valerii Fylymonov wed during Ukraine-Russia conflict, at a checkpoint in Kyiv, Ukraine March 6, 2022.
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the former World Boxing Organization's heavyweight champion, said he was able to greet the newlywed soldiers.

Members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces Lesia Ivashchenko and Valerii Fylymonov wed during Ukraine-Russia conflict, at a checkpoint in Kyiv, Ukraine March 6, 2022.
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"They have been living in a civil marriage for a long time, and now they have decided to get married. The ceremony took place near one of the checkpoints set up at the entrances to Kyiv," Klitschko said on Twitter and included a video of the wedding.

Klitschko also noted that 457 babies have been born in the capital's maternity hospitals over the past 10 days.

"Life goes on!" Klitschko said. "And we will protect the life of Kyiv, Kyivites, our state!"

-ABC News' Julia Drozd

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