* New footage has emerged of Russian tanks just 13 miles from the centre of Kyiv
* The tanks and a small group of Russian soldiers were seen in the town of Irpin
* Irpin has been decimated amid three days of shelling and no water or electricity
* Ukrainian soldiers meanwhile said Russians who invade the capital 'will burn'
* TDF members based in Kyiv were training with new anti-tank weapons today
* It comes as Putin stepped up his heinous bombardments of Ukrainian cities, launching a strike on a maternity hospital in the southern port city of Mariupol
New footage has emerged of Russian tanks driving through a suburb just 13 miles from the centre of Kyiv, two weeks after the invasion of Ukraine began.
The video, filmed this morning in the town of Irpin on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, shows several tanks and over a dozen soldiers slowly trundling through a residential area.
Irpin, which lies north-west of Kyiv, has for days been under a constant barrage of Russian shells which have decimated the quiet suburban town and caused many of its residents to flee.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi, Emirati Leaders decline calls with Biden during Ukraine crisis.
Iran says Israel will pay for Syria attack that killed 2 Revolutionary Guards.
Israel and Turkey hail new era in relations, but divisions remain.
UN and Yemen rebels agree to transfer oil from Yemen tanker.
Iran in talks with the Taliban to resume ambitious rail project.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it launches 2nd satellite.
Iraqis protest rise in food prices, officials blame Ukraine war.
Middle East faces severe wheat crisis over war in Ukraine.
ASIA
South Korean opposition conservative Yoon Suk-yeol wins presidential election.
S. Korea’s president-elect wants tougher stance on N. Korea.
China blames NATO for pushing Russia to 'breaking point' over Ukraine and warns US not to 'undermine its interests' in handling the Ukraine war.
Taiwan minister: China war a disaster regardless of outcome.
CDC says avoid travel to New Zealand, Hong Kong and Thailand as covid cases surge.
North Korea: Construction spotted at Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency.
Scott Morrison says China must push Russia for peace in Ukraine.
UN commissioner to travel to Xinjiang on long-delayed China visit.
Sri Lanka restricts 'luxuries' as forex crisis worsens.
AFRICA
Chad rebel talks set for new postponement after mediator change.
Dozens killed in violence in disputed SSudan region.
Gunmen in northwest Nigeria kill 19 security personnel.
UN worried about lack of funds to tackle Somalia drought.
Tanzania opposition leader's release stirs cautious hope.
Tunisia's Saied declares 'war' on food profiteering.
More S African corruption exposed in ‘state capture’ report.
EUROPE
Harris lands in Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine.
Air strike on Ukraine hospital sparks uproar on eve of talks.
War in Ukraine: West hits Russia with oil bans and gas curbs.
Europe faces pressure to join US, British ban on Russian oil.
Putin will lead Russia to strategic defeat in Ukraine, says Blinken.
Russia is set to default on its debts 'imminently' as sanctions smash the country's economy, Fitch Ratings warns.
Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other food staples.
Finland reports GPS disturbances in aircraft flying over Russia’s Kaliningrad.
France to lift Covid-19 restrictions at businesses on March 14.
AMERICAS
Congress reaches a $1.5 TRILLION deal - including $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine and Europe and $15.6 billion for covid pandemic - to avoid a government shutdown by Friday.
US Congress reaches deal on billions in Ukraine aid.
House approves ban on Russian oil to US, bolstering Biden.
Kamala Harris heads to Poland amid Nato fighter jet rift.
Ukraine war: US turns to old foe Maduro to help shut off Russia’s oil revenues.
Putin loses allies in Latin America after invading Ukraine.
Venezuela releases jailed Americans after talks with US.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro pushes for more mining on Indigenous lands.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US sends home suspected '20th Hijacker' from Guantanamo.
10 killed by jihadists in southeast Niger.
IS suicide bomber of Pakistan mosque was Afghan: police.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P enjoys best day since 2020 and jumps by 2.6% - while Dow rises by 653 points - as oil prices drop sharply and Russia teases peace talks with Ukraine.
Food crisis grows as spiralling prices spark export bans.
Biden takes big step toward government-backed digital currency.
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