Watch how Friday unfolded, from early morning explosions to a defiant message from Ukraine's president.

The Ukrainian military claims that an army unit in the capital has managed to repel Russian forces.

Poland will boycott their World Cup play-off against Russia in March because of the invasion of Ukraine, with captain Robert Lewandowski saying "we can't pretend that nothing is happening".

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital.

Ukrainian's President Volodymyr Zelensky is standing firm against Russian aggression.

Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in.

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

Fergal Keane described the scenes from a packed platform, as a mother and child are caught in the crush.