Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day seven

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its seventh day, we take a look at the major developments.

Russia says it’s ready for more talks

• The Kremlin has said Russian officials are ready to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine, but added it was not clear if Ukrainian officials would turn up.

Civilians flee

• Nearly 875,000 people have now fled Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion, according to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR).

UN court to hold war hearings

• The UN’s International Court of Justice says it will hold public hearings on March 7 and 8 over Ukraine’s allegations of “genocide” by Russia as the General Assembly is due to vote later on Wednesday on whether to order Russia to withdraw its troops.

Companies exit Russia

• A string of Western companies say they are freezing or scaling back business with Russia, including Apple, three of the world’s largest shipping companies and energy firms Eni, ExxonMobil and Boeing.

Nord Stream 2 goes under

• Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 goes insolvent after Germany halts the gas pipeline following Moscow’s invasion. The European subsidiary of Russia’s Sberbank is also preparing to enter insolvency.

Oil price soars

• Oil prices soar past $110 a barrel, despite International Energy Agency members agreeing to release 60m barrels from stockpiles.

World’s shipping lines halt Russian deliveries

• Danish shipping giant Maersk, Switzerland-based MSC and France’s CMA CGM say they will no longer take bookings for goods from Russia and will suspend most deliveries.

World Bank aid

• The World Bank has prepared a $3bn aid package for Ukraine, including at least $350m in immediate funds.

You can read key moments from Day 6 here.