Day 117 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Kyiv will limit Books and Music created by Russian Citizens

Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours:

Ukraine has confirmed that it has lost control of a settlement near Sievierodonetsk

Ukraine has said it has lost control of a settlement near the key eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, for which it has been fighting fierce battles with Russian troops for weeks.

"Unfortunately, we no longer control Metolkine. The enemy continues to send a huge number of reservists to Sievierodonetsk, "said the Luhansk regional governor. Serhiy Haidai also said that the nitrogen plant "Azot", where hundreds of civilians are alleged to be hiding, was fired at by Russian forces "constantly".

Meanwhile, Sievierodonetsk Mayor Oleksandr Stryuk told Ukrainian television that Moscow's army controls most of the city's residential areas. According to him, there are round-the-clock street battles. The evacuation from Sievierodonetsk has not been possible for days after the last bridge over the river connecting it with Lysychansk was blown up.

Zelensky expects Russia to step up attacks

In a video address last night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that he expects Russia to step up its attacks not only on Ukraine. He said a historic week was beginning for his country.

"I think it is obvious to everyone that there have been few fateful decisions for Ukraine since 1991, such as what we expect. And I am convinced that only a positive decision is in the interests of the whole of Europe. Obviously, we should expect more hostile activity from Russia - purposefully and demonstratively. Exactly this week. Not only against Ukraine, but also against other European countries. We are preparing. We are...