Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv

By EMILY SCHULTHEIS
Associated Press

VIENNA (AP) — Invading Russian forces are closing in on Ukraine’s capital. The city is warning of street fighting and urging residents to stay inside. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on Ukrainians to “stand firm” in a fight for their country. He also says he would be willing to talk with Russia. The Americans offered to help him leave, but he refused, saying “the fight is here.” U.S. defense officials believe the Russian offensive has encountered considerable resistance, though that could change quickly. Long lines of vehicles have formed at Ukraine’s borders as families try to flee. In a significant shift, Germany has announced  it would send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 “Stinger” surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine “as quickly as possible.”