this is bbc news, i'm sally bundock, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. another terrifying 2a hours for the citizens of kyiv, as the ukrainian president calls for direct talks with russia. president biden says vladimir putin's back is against the wall, and he may be preparing to use unconventional weapons. my administration issued new warnings that, based on evolving intelligence, russia may be planning a cyber attack against us. trial run, we meet some of the foreign fighters in poland, preparing forwar in ukraine. and, beginning life in a bomb shelter, we'll tell you about the surrogate

babies trapped in kyiv. hello and welcome. the ukrainian president, volodymyr zelenksy, has again called for direct talks with vladimir putin to try to put an end to the fighting. but he said that such a meeting would be unlikely to lead to agreement on security guarantees or constitutional changes. ukraine's capital kyiv has been under a renewed night time curfew, after residential areas were attacked by russia, killing eight people. russian forces are trying to encircle and cut off the capital, but large areas around kyiv remain under ukrainian control, especially in the south. our international correspondent orla guerin reports.

footage of the shopping centre in kyiv, released by russia, appears to show a military vehicle driving up. and this was the russian attack, which moscow says was targeting rocket launchers stored at the site. in the darkness, emergency services pick their way through the ruins. from the rubble, hands emerge, trembling, and a survivor is pulled to safety. but eight people were killed in this attack on the capital. here's what's left of the retroville shopping centre. there are indications that the ukrainian military had a presence here. but russia has hit plenty of non—military targets in kyiv and elsewhere. well, you can see here that the scale of the destruction is absolutely immense

and spread over a wide area, surrounded by apartment blocks. there could be a lot more of this ahead for kyiv. russian forces are not inside the city, but they can hit hard from the outside. how are you feeling about the future here now in kyiv? i don't know now, but i don't want to leave kyiv. you want to stay? it's my home. even though things are so dangerous now? i know, but dangerous all ukraine, all cities. but the key city, the key target is kyiv — and in the forests on the outskirts, its defenders are preparing for battle. gunfire these territorial defence recruits... gunfire ..now training

for urban combat. their instructor is a georgian who fought the russians during the war in his homeland in 2008. the concern here is not that russia can surround or capture kyiv, but that it may avenge itself on the city. i'm not sure that they will be able to besiege kyiv, because we're a large city with a lot of defence, and it would be really hard to encircle it. but what i really am afraid is that out of weakness, out of despair, because they are losing this war, they will destroy it as much as possible — because of hate. then, time to get into position behind the sniper sights. alex has been a hunter since boyhood. he is unflinching and unapologetic about his new wartime role,

hunting the enemy. it's our motherland and we must defend it. and in this case, i think it's no difference between animals which i try to shoot and the animals which come here to kill our people, kill our children, destroy our buildings and destroy our life. gunfire ukrainian forces may be facing a war of attrition here. british defence officials expect russia to make a renewed push for the city in the coming weeks. orla guerin, bbc news, on the outskirts of kyiv. president biden has said there are clear signs that vladimir putin may be preparing to use chemical and biological weapons in ukraine. mr biden said the russian leader "had his back to the wall" as a result of ukrainian military resistance and the united

response of western countries , and there was a danger he would resort to more severe tactics. from washington, here's our correspondent peter bowes. this is the starkest indication yet thatjoe biden believes president putin is considering using biological or chemical weapons and that belief is based on the false claims that russia has been making about ukraine having such weapons and essentially mr biden is saying that russia is once again developing a false narrative to justify its actions.— justify its actions. starting out that we _ justify its actions. starting out that we have - justify its actions. starting| out that we have biological justify its actions. starting - out that we have biological and chemical— out that we have biological and chemical weapons, out that we have biological and chemicalweapons, simply out that we have biological and chemical weapons, simply not true — chemical weapons, simply not true they— chemical weapons, simply not true. they are also suggesting that ukraine has biological and chemical— that ukraine has biological and chemical weapons in ukraine. that— chemical weapons in ukraine. that is— chemical weapons in ukraine. that is a _ chemical weapons in ukraine. that is a clear sign that he is considering using both of

those _ considering using both of those. his already used chemical weapons in the past and we — chemical weapons in the past and we should be careful about what _ and we should be careful about what is about to come. he knows there _ what is about to come. he knows there will— what is about to come. he knows there will be severe consequences because of the united — consequences because of the united nato front but the point is, it's— united nato front but the point is, it's real. united nato front but the point is. it's real-— is, it's real. this comment is really echoing what - is, it's real. this comment is really echoing what we - is, it's real. this comment is really echoing what we have | really echoing what we have already heard from president biden and other western leaders about this issue, this huge issue of a false flag operation by russia. missed abidin�*s also been talking about and perhaps preparing american businesses to fill a backlash from russia in terms of a possible cyber attack. ., , ., in terms of a possible cyber attack. ., , , attack. he has a capability, he hasn't used — attack. he has a capability, he hasn't used it _ attack. he has a capability, he hasn't used it yet, _ attack. he has a capability, he hasn't used it yet, but - attack. he has a capability, he hasn't used it yet, but it's - hasn't used it yet, but it's part— hasn't used it yet, but it's part of— hasn't used it yet, but it's part of his playbook and i've warned _ part of his playbook and i've warned about the potential for russian — warned about the potential for russian conduct to malicious cyber— russian conduct to malicious cyber activity and in response to the — cyber activity and in response to the cost we imposed with our allies— to the cost we imposed with our allies and —

to the cost we imposed with our allies and partners on the world _ allies and partners on the world. but today my administration issued renewed warnings — administration issued renewed warnings that based on evolving intelligence russia may be planning a cyber attack against us. planning a cyber attack against us it_ planning a cyber attack against us. �* ., planning a cyber attack against us. . . ., , us. a warning from president biden to american _ us. a warning from president| biden to american businesses just to be prepared for what could be coming in terms of a potential cyber attack on the next few days. it is very clear that relations between russia and the us are at rock bottom is. russia has been talking about this and characterising it in a rather different way saying that relations are at breaking point between the two countries and this follows missed abidin's description of president putin as a war criminal. rebels from belarus are among some of the foreign fighters heading to ukraine to defend the country against russia. our correspondent mark lowen met some of the recruits in the polish capital warsaw, as they prepare to make the journey.

a trial run for the terror they will soon see for real. recruits from belarus training before they go to fight with ukraine. slavic brothers uniting against a common enemy, putin's russia. this man came back from his life in new york to battle the kremlin's forces who worth the wait president lukashenko of belarus. without independent — lukashenko of belarus. without independent and _ lukashenko of belarus. without independent and free _ lukashenko of belarus. without independent and free ukraine, | independent and free ukraine, there is no independent and free belarus. i really admire ukrainian nation. from the very beginning we supported ukrainians in theirfight beginning we supported ukrainians in their fight for freedom and i would like to have my belarusian nation to be as strong and powerful as ukraine is right now.- as strong and powerful as ukraine is right now. you think lukashenko — ukraine is right now. you think lukashenko will— ukraine is right now. you think lukashenko will send - ukraine is right now. you think. lukashenko will send belarusian lu kashenko will send bela rusian trips lukashenko will send belarusian trips into ukraine? i lukashenko will send belarusian trips into ukraine?— trips into ukraine? i hope so because if— trips into ukraine? i hope so because if they _ trips into ukraine? i hope so because if they sent - trips into ukraine? i hope so. because if they sent someone trips into ukraine? i hope so - because if they sent someone to ukrainian soil we will destroy them on ukrainian territory,

then we won't have a lot of problems. then we won't have a lot of problem-— then we won't have a lot of roblems. ., , , , , problems. for these dissidents it is in part _ problems. for these dissidents it is in part a — problems. for these dissidents it is in part a proxy _ problems. for these dissidents it is in part a proxy war - it is in part a proxy war against a regime at home that has made belarus a launchpad for russian attacks on ukraine. 30,000 russian troops advancing from there to kyiv. val also taken supplies and what they hope they won't have to use. and then a crash course in first aid by a polish veteran of afghanistan. the tourniquet�*s and bandages of that vicious conflict now a part of life in europe. just hours before leaving, they are learning the vital lessons that could save their lives. when you look around you can see that these are just ordinary guys, mainly, who were suddenly preparing for what it will be like entering a theatre of war. for all theirjingoism and unity, the facade cracks as reality hits.— reality hits. i'm afraid, a little. reality hits. i'm afraid, a

little- i— reality hits. i'm afraid, a little. i saw— reality hits. i'm afraid, a little. i saw you - reality hits. i'm afraid, a| little. i saw you speaking reality hits. i'm afraid, a i little. i saw you speaking to our little. i saw you speaking to your mum _ little. i saw you speaking to your mum earlier. - little. i saw you speaking to your mum earlier. yeah, i little. i saw you speaking to i your mum earlier. yeah, she's c inc. your mum earlier. yeah, she's crying- but _ your mum earlier. yeah, she's crying- but now _ your mum earlier. yeah, she's crying. but now she's - your mum earlier. yeah, she's crying. but now she'sjust, - crying. but now she's just, praying, may be. she tries to tell me that this war is not my, is not our, as other countries, other people, but they don't agree. 50 countries, other people, but they don't agree.— countries, other people, but they don't agree. so they head off to someone _ they don't agree. so they head off to someone else's - they don't agree. so they head off to someone else's war, - off to someone else's war, which has become their own. both countries fighting the imperial oppressor. they travel from warsaw to war, hours first to the border. a final step of safety before crossing off limits to our camera. their sights set on the tree for two nations in arms. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: learning about the past, the royal tour of belize continues, with a visit to

ancient mayan ruins. i'm so proud of both of you. let there be no more wars or bloodshed between arabs and israelis. with great regret, _ the committee have decided that south africa be excluded . from the 1970 competition. singing in own language streaking across the sky, the white—hot wreckage from mir drew gasps from

onlookers on fiji. this is bbc news. the top stories: another terrifying 2a hours for the citizens of kyiv as the ukrainian president calls for direct talks with russia. president biden says vladimir putin's back is against the wall and he may be preparing to use unconventional weapons. the un secretary general, antonio guterres, is warning russia's war against ukraine could lead to severe hunger and food insecurity worldwide. many poor countries are heavily reliant on wheat production in russia and ukraine, including burkina faso, somalia and yemen. well, for more on how the russia—ukraine war is affecting food supplies, i'm joined by anushree rao from concern worldwide.

welcome to the programme. what are you hearing about the impact this war is having on food supply currently? good morning- — food supply currently? good morning. thank _ food supply currently? good morning. thank you - food supply currently? good morning. thank you very - food supply currently? good i morning. thank you very much for having us on board. concern has been working for over 50 years and some of these countries that are already facing acute hunger. we have already seen that this year there are around 43 million people who are affected by famine orfamine like famine or famine like conditions famine orfamine like conditions in over 38 countries, and 30 million people across to somalia, kenya, ethiopian facing severe hunger with 5.5 million children who are at risk of even death, and the conflict in ukraine couldn't have come at a worse time in the sense that it is already denting a severely weakened and fragile system. this

weakened and fragile system. as ou weakened and fragile system. as you say, this was a big issue prior to the conflict in ukraine, russia, ukraine are described as the bread basket of the world, wheat exports, many other grains are use of life many other countries. so what is the answer? that is the question. because of course developed countries are able to respond to this, maybe invest in their own agricultural sectors and plug the gap. but as you say, it is the poorer developing countries who can't do that. ., .. , developing countries who can't do that. ., , developing countries who can't dothat. ., , ., do that. no, exactly, you are riuht. do that. no, exactly, you are right. ukraine _ do that. no, exactly, you are right. ukraine and _ do that. no, exactly, you are right. ukraine and russia - right. ukraine and russia together export around a fourth of all global weight requirements and a fifth, and around 60% of oil seeds like sunflower and cottonseed, these are the staple grains for a lot of the developing countries and the developed world, with his wife is going to have

repercussions for the world as a whole, really. but repercussions for the world as a whole, really.— a whole, really. but the question _ a whole, really. but the question is, _ a whole, really. but the question is, what - a whole, really. but the question is, what do - a whole, really. but the question is, what do we a whole, really. but the i question is, what do we do about this? because we are acutely aware of the problem and the likes of antonio guterres and other world leaders have been saying they need to be collaboration, because of food insecurity will lead to political unrest. so what are the answers? from our exnerience _ what are the answers? from our exnerience of— what are the answers? from our experience of working _ what are the answers? from our experience of working on - what are the answers? from our experience of working on both . experience of working on both humanitarian response and also in long—term development interventions on the ground, what we really need to see right now is an end to the conflict, and start of the rehabilitation process, but we know that while the happens in the media term we need to see global donors coming together and really investing in a strong humanitarian response on the ground to burst existing food prices inside the horn of

africa, that we see in countries like the democratic republic of the congo, we are seeing a lot of countries in afghanistan, there are around 22 million people who are facing acute hunger. so what we need to really see is a strong humanitarian response and investment in that, in the media term. at the same time we need to see global donors start to invest heavily in tackling the root causes of acute hunger, which are conflict and climate change. bill hunger, which are conflict and climate change.— climate change. all right. we appreciate — climate change. all right. we appreciate your _ climate change. all right. we appreciate your time - climate change. all right. we appreciate your time from . appreciate your time from concern worldwide. people around the world have seen images of the 21 surrogate babies being cared for in a kyiv bomb shelter. a top eu official is now calling for their evacuation as their intended parents can't travel to ukraine during the russian invasion. shelley phelps has spoken to one of those surrogate mothers.

unable to pick them up because of war. more arrive every day and they expect to have around 100 here by the end of the month. translation: ~ ., ., ., translation: we are worried for ourselves, translation: we are worried for ourselves. for— translation: we are worried for ourselves, for our— translation: we are worried for ourselves, for our own _ ourselves, for our own children, for these little babies who stay here for everyone. it is terrifying because we sit here and we don't know what will happen next. even though we stay in the basement, when there is an explosion somewhere nearby, we can hear it very clearly. paid surrogacy — can hear it very clearly. paid surrogacy is _ can hear it very clearly. paid surrogacy is legal— can hear it very clearly. paid surrogacy is legal in - can hear it very clearly. paid surrogacy is legal in ukraine and there is thought to be hundreds of women carrying babies forforeign hundreds of women carrying babies for foreign couples. but those weighing up whether to flee the war zone are being told they could face complicated legal situations if they give birth in another country. in they give birth in another country-— they give birth in another count . . , , . country. in the czech republic or moldova — country. in the czech republic or moldova or _ country. in the czech republic or moldova or romania, - country. in the czech republicj or moldova or romania, these countries do not recognise the

legal relation of a child and first of all they in the countries, from roman law, the legal mother of the child is a woman who gives birth. it is woman who gives birth. it is not “ust woman who gives birth. it is not just international - woman who gives birth. it is not just international parents notjust international parents who face and heartache at being separated from their children. this is the talia, a ukrainian saga to travel to kyiv and gave birth to a baby boy for a german couple. days later, war broke out with missile striking roads. i broke out with missile striking roads. ., , ., , broke out with missile striking roads. . , ., , ., ., broke out with missile striking roads. ., , ., ., roads. i was unable to go back to my kids- — roads. i was unable to go back to my kids. they _ roads. i was unable to go back to my kids. they are far- roads. i was unable to go back to my kids. they are far awayl to my kids. they are far away from here, from me, and they are missing me so much. same way i am missing them so much. that is why would like to ask everyone, anyone who can see or hear me, please support us, the ukrainians. please support ukraine. help us defend ourselves against the invaders.

the happiness her own family brings is one of the reasons natalia became a surrogates, and she says she is proud to be helping making others dreams come true. the parents of the boys she gave birth to have made it to ukraine to unite with their baby, and the talia hopes she will be hugging her own children again soon. shelley phelps, bbc news. now, time for all the sport. hello. i'm tulsen tollett, and this is your sports news, where we start with golf, and phil mickelson won't feature at the first men's major of the year, the masters, after being left off the list of competitors. the three—time winner hasn't played since making comments about the saudi—backed golf super league, and it'll be the first time since 1994 that the 51—year—old american hasn't played at augusta national. to football, and the opening two women's champions league quarterfinals head out later. reigning champions barcelona are away to real madrid in the spanish capital in their opening leg. barca have won all 34 competitive games they've

played this season. the catalans have already retained the spanish title thanks to a 5—0 win over the same opponents recently. elsewhere, bayern munich host paris saint germain. 0livier giroud has been called into the france squad for their two friendlies against ivory coast and south africa, replacing the injured karim benzema. the ac milan striker�*s last appearance for the world champions came during their 8—7 defeat on penalties against switzerland in the euro 2020 round of 16. the 35—year—old is second in france's all—time leading goalscorers list with 46, five behind thierry henry. england's interim head coach paul collingwood insists his squad are moving in the right direction. since taking charge, he's overseen two draws against the west indies after chris silverwood was sacked following england's 4—0 thrashing in the ashes against australia, a series defeat that collingwood insists the squad have put behind them.

0nce once we got the meetings and the scar tissue out of the way, that it was all about what we were going to do for the future, and everyone is born into it, every single person, whether it be players or management, have bought into the direction that we want to go into. the goalfor me was always, as interim, is always to pass the team on after the series in a better and stronger place, and the place where the team will be more self sufficient. you can see that already. the guys have more responsibility, or on a voice, and they are enjoying that. —— more of a voice. australia's michael matthews leads heading into stage two of the volta a catalunya later on tuesday. the team bike exchange—jayco rider held on to take the victory in the opening stage over 171km stage 2 heads out of l'escala to perpignan covering more than 202km.

in the nba, golden state warriors will look to bounce back from a late loss to the san antonio spurs when they travel to florida and face the orlando magic. steve kerr's side were beaten 110—108 at home on sunday when the spurs landed a shot off the back of a missed free throw. the magic sit bottom of the eastern conference as they look to finish their season strongly. you can get all the latest sports news at our website. that's bbc.com/sport. but from me, tulsen tollett and the rest of the team, that's your sports news for now. and finally to belize, where the duke and duchess of cambridge have been visiting the ancient maya ruins on the third day of their caribbean tour. the visit is intended to strengthen the uk's ties with commonwealth countries as queen elizabeth marks 70 years on the throne. from belize, here's our royal correspondentjonny dymond.

learning about another world, another civilisation way up in the hills of belize. if you are looking for historical perspective, there are worse places to find the name a temple. the british monarchy has been around for thousands of years, but this place, it has been around for 3000. think of what it has seen. and now, they came to see it. the army uses the jungle to teach its soldiers survival skills. the duke was here more than 20 years ago, but now was a chance to brush up his knowledge on how to trap a monkey in the wild, the reception for the couple, william directly address the invasion of ukraine. he quoted the queen talking about the vigilance needed to protect democracies.

sadly, elsewhere in the world, that vigilance is being tested today in ukraine. belize has joined many others in condemning the invasion and standing upfor condemning the invasion and standing up for the principles of international law, peace and security. today we think of those struggling in ukraine, and we stand with them in solidarity. and we stand with them in solidarity-— and we stand with them in solidari . ., ., , solidarity. from the royals, it doesnt solidarity. from the royals, it doesn't get — solidarity. from the royals, it doesn't get much _ solidarity. from the royals, it doesn't get much blunter - solidarity. from the royals, it| doesn't get much blunter than that. the couple had for the next stop, jamaica, later today. jonny dymond, bbc news. next, we have all the top business stories here on bbc news for you. among them, really big day for taz love. due to open its five million dollars factory in berlin today, ending months of delay for this plant —— tesla. its first plant for the company that of course makes the iconic

electric vehicles. all that and more in just electric vehicles. all that and more injust a moment. i will see you very soon. it's very settled on the weather front right now, and that's how it's going stay generally over the next few days. how about the details? and there are a few to talk about — just the chance of catching a shower on tuesday. some of these fairweather clouds will build into shower clouds, but i think the vast majority of us will miss them. now, this is the high pressure that's dominating the weather across europe — it really is an extensive high, and so many towns and cities enjoying that spring sunshine. so, the forecast then through the early hours shows a little bit of cloud here and there, perhaps some mist and murk forming through the early hours. generally frost—free with temperatures of around 3—6 degrees, but in northern parts of england,

in the north—east and also in scotland, just a touch of frost, particularly in rural areas. so, we wake up to lots of sunshine, and again, these shower clouds may develop across parts of wales, central england and the north here. i mean, you could hardly see them on the weather map here. so again, for most of us, it's a dry day. temperatures typically 15 to 18 degrees, but some of us will warm up to around 20 or so, particularly across southern parts of england, the usual spots. so, the forecast into wednesday then, and light winds, again, lots of sunshine, again, just the outside chance of those showers being sparked off by the higher temperatures. and i think widely in the high teens across england, and certainly in the lowlands of scotland easily 16 or even 17 degrees. and pleasant enough for northern ireland too, the mid—teens. now, the high pressure is right over the uk on thursday. that means very light winds across central areas of the country. so, even though the temperatures may be not quite as high on thursday in some areas, it's still going to feel every bit as warm because the winds

will be light, and we'll have so much sunshine around as well. now, friday and the weekend, the high pressure is going to wobble a little bit — all that means is that the winds will start to sort of change in direction. but on the whole, it means very little change in the weather overall. so here's the outlook then for the next few days — a lot of fine weather, it really is a cracking week of weather. i think the next spell of more unsettled weather won't arrive until around the end of the month. that's it for me. bye—bye.

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