In these calls, Defence Minister of Russia, Sergei Shoigu conveyed concerns about the possible provocation by Ukraine with the use of a dirty nuclear bomb.
India also laid emphasis on the need for both Ukraine and Russia to return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue. It called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and violence.
Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, confirmed explosions in the Shevchenko district, a sizable area in the city's centre where the old town and various government buildings are located.
Zelensky’s office issued a statement clarifying that he did not call on NATO countries to pre-emptively use nuclear weapons against the Russian Federation. "Russia can blackmail but Ukraine will never make such calls", the press statement read.
Elon Musk tried to draw attention to the fact that a peace proposal and Ukraine's neutrality is the most likely outcome anyway and the death of millions can be prevented if a peace proposal is agreed upon.