forces. ukrainian residents courageously ready to defend their own country. morning, everybody. thanks for joining us. important developments on the russia-ukraine conflict coming in overnight. new details right now. let's start with a quick look at the weather with meteorologist lisa argen. lisa: it is a little warmer out there. compared to where we were yesterday, the valleys are chilly and 40's elsewhere. clear skies in walnut creek. you see upper 30's toward dublin, pleasanton closer to the bag, upper 40's and certainly looking at not only a warmer start but a warmer is five to 1s better than we were yesterday at this hour. the sun sets just after 6:00

tonight. the of sunshine to enjoy by noon time, low 60's are the warmest inland valleys, low 60's around stinson and ocean be paired we will talk about increasing clouds midweek. liz: been put out for an abducted two-year-old. be on the lookout for jacob jardine. he was in a car that was stolen just before 4:00 this morning by an unknown suspect. this happened in sunnyvale. it is a 2008 buick enclave. the left headlight and daylight are out. it is a baby on board sticker on the back of the car. if you see this car or jacob, call 91 one. developing news in ukraine. vladimir putin has put the nuclear deterrence forces on heightened alert in response to

what he called aggressive statements from nato countries. just minutes ago, a spokesperson for ukraine's president said they have agreed to a delegation to hold discussions with russia in the near future. the two sides have agreed on meeting north of chernobyl which is currently under russian control. ukrainian forces have managed to fightorffensive to take the capital city but it is estimated there been several dozen deaths. an intense battle continuing for the second largest city as well. ukrainian officials say a gas line has been blown up and fighting in the streets. the united nations says more than 368,000 ukrainians have now left the country, many arriving in neighboring countries the u.s. and key european allies said they would expel certain russian banks from swift, the network that connects global institutions.

biden administration official said it was unprecedented act of sanctions coordination. elon musk says he has activated the first of many starley satellites to provide free high-speed internet to the ukrainian people. a lot of new developments here as we wake up this morning. there are several events happening today in the bay area in support of ukraine. there is a rally in front of city hall in san francisco and at 3:00 a community picnic. they will be raising money for the jesuit refugee service. the courage and perseverance of ukrainian fighters and those taking shelter is being commanded on the world stage but it means families have been split apart. loveland's in the bay area are left watching and waiting.

-- loved ones in the bay area are left watching and waiting. >> u.s. defense officia officiaf outside of kyiv. ukrainian president zelensky his ground. >> we know we are defending our country, our land, and our children's' futures -- children s'futures. >> a family monitoring every move. ask how could they attack this city. we didn't believe this would happen. watching and wondering, he and his wife with ties in the capital.

>> it is hard to see close friends that we grow up with and family. too many people close to our hearts. >> his sister hunkered down in a nearby suburb of kyiv. >> it is my country. it is where i should be. >> despite the danger she says there is no way she is leaving her home. >> we have an airfield nearby. things have gotten really close. >> and it hours after we spoke russian forces attacked a town less than a mile a way. >> i skyped her and she picked up and said, yep, we are alive. her three-year-old daughter was woken by the blasts. >> careful not to upset his father and mother visiting from kyiv andn do not know when they will get back.

>> i kind of did it behind my parents so they do not get nervous right away. and then i came out and said, everything is fine. >> his father resolute yet shaken. >> they are very close to these places where they are fighting. >> a family hurting but holding onto hope and pride in their family and people. >> they are trying to defend it as much as they can and they are successful. we see a little bit of hope i think, right? >> i think so. >> those are still in kyiv are being urged to stay indoors. they are under curfew until monday and for those trying to flee the country it is a long journey, taking up to 40 hours just to work through massive traffic jams. in the newsroom, tara campbell, abc 7 eyewitness news. liz: san francisco landmarks

were also glowing in the ukrainian colors. to the civic auditorium in city hall. saturday was marked with protests and rallies at every one of them a call to action to help the people of ukraine. >> i call on all the russians, do not stand idle. your time is not at the rallies. we ukrainians can talk to the media. we can organize the rally. you should be calling on people at home so they are not silent. liz: that emotional plea coming from a ukrainian american at the foot of market street in san francisco. hundreds gathered to show their support for ukraine and condemn the actions of vladimir putin. many ukrainians are asking not just for a show support but for concrete actions from international governments. several nations are imposing the biggest sanction on russia so far impacting its banks. abc7news reporter ryan curry spoke with experts on whether that is enough.

>> ukrainians are very brave and ukrainian army is very brave. ryan: natalia is waking up every day fearing for family members. she is a scholar at uc berkeley and visiting from ukraine. she says russian troops have moved into her family's town. >> they are in shelters, they are hiding in their basements and they are trying to find a safe place to spend the night. ryan: it leaves her helping other countries support ukraine. natalia i think every country : should ask themselves, is there anything else i can do? ryan: so far, other countries have only implemented sanctions, trying to deter pressure from continuing its attack. but some scholars think that is not going to be enough to stop the ongoing invasion. >> in the short term the effects are going to be minimal. you really need to scale them up. ryan: yuri is an economics professor at uc berkeley. he thinks the sanctions will not

stop russian troops. yuri: the bank will call and say, sorry we had to cancel the credit card. it is inconvenient but it will not change your behavior in the fundamental way. ryan: the biggest sanctions came saturday. the u.s. and other countries, mostly in europe, disconnected some russian banks from the international financial system of swift. it allows banks to send money to each other. they said banning russia could ultimately affect how russia funds the war. >> removing pressure from swift is a move in the right direction. we should not use the international financial system to fund war. ryan: he said it is a long-term plan but will not immediate leased up the fighting. he fears russia will continuing invading and other nations possibly. >> it will be moving to other countries. ryan: ryan curry, abc 7 news. liz: the bay area insight on the situation in ukraine and the situation as it comes in.

the free app is available for roku, amazon, search abc 7 bay area. liz: a dramatic crash in oakland. a ladder truck slammed into a building. the whole thing was caught on restaurant security camera. you can watch as a fire engine speeds past the intersection, then a car turns into the middle of the street, right into the path of the fire truck following behind. the truck swerves to avoid the nuanyocan see e truck'or truck was headed en its lightse other firefighters had to raise -- race to the scene to rescue their colleagues. >> five total firefighters were on the truck with three having injuries. all firefighters on the truck were evaluated and three of them were treated and transported to

the hospital. liz: people who lived in the apartments above were evacuated because of broken utility lines and concerns about structural integrity. oakland police say they will give an update on the whereabouts of the other driver. if you're planning to drive or bike in berkeley today, be prepared for street closures. the berkeley half marathon is happening today starting at 7:30 this morning. the 5k and 10k start an hour later. the finish line and ceremony will be at civic center park until 1:00 this afternoon. there are several street closures throughout the city, so be sure to look out for no parking signs today. it should be a nice day to run the half marathon. lisa: you know me, running that marathon just when i feel like it. it is gorgeous. the sun coming up in 35 minutes and we will enjoy more of this and springlike warmth before rain returns. details coming up.

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this weekend also marks the 10th anniversary of trayvon martin's death. a meeting was held in his honor at the national action network in harlem. his mother spoke at the event showing her support for those who sought justice for her son. trayvon martin was 17 years old and fatally shot while wearing a hooded sweatshirt in a gated community in florida. >> i think that for all of the trayvon martin's you don't know and lack and brown boys who have been shot and killed and you don't know their names. thank you for standing up for them. >> that day i decided -- liz: his mother has been praised for turning her pain into action. >> there is no place for that in napa no place for hate. liz: people gathered at a synagogue after anti-semitic

flyers were reported in the community earlier this week. residents found them around the beloti anlaindents bay area cities and cities around the country. anyone with information is asked to contact the police department. the golden state warriors hosted a black history month celebration in san francisco. step dancing was part of yesterday's free event at thrive city. it also included a variety of activities including a book fair with marcus books, the oldest black-owned bookstore in the country. there was also food, arts and crafts, a balloon artist, and face painters. governor met virtually with president biden to discuss clean investments and opportunities. china is responsible for 87% of natural materials necessary for all of our tech devices and

president biden said it is a national security issue and hoping to change that, announcing millions to invest in mining in california. >> lithium batteries have become a ubiquitous component in modern technology. nearly all of the lithium exports come from the u.s. -- not from the u.s. but china. pres. biden: it is pro-american and that is why i am taking action. >> the president held a roundtable with gavin newsom. he said one way totlifoiannouncn investments in the state to begin mining for lithium. the governor said there is a bounty of the so-called white gold wrench be extracted. >> what we referred to as the saudi arabia of the. this is an extraordinary opportunity. >> do see california having that

much to tap into? >> there is a lot. >> gina mccarthy is the advisor and she said it is for wind turbines and relying on china has become a national security issue. >> we don't manufacture them in the united states of america. we don't process them and line them and put them into products we can use right here, then we will be subject to escalating costs for critical minerals we need to go to other countries to source and those countries, many of them, are not our allies. >> 12 president and governor newsom feel the investments in lithium mining will be a win-win and will create jobs and make it easier to move towards a clean energy future. >> this is a game changer in terms of efforts to transition to low carbon and radically

change the way we produce and consume energy. liz: and see what is happening in russia is another reminder of how important it is not to be reliance on our adversaries. let's get a check of the forecast now. it is chilly but warming up a bit. lisa: it is paid we will see temperatures climb to above average readings today, and the first couple days of the work week which includes march. cloud cover to the north but it will thin out and we will see a lot of sunshine throughout your sunday. look at mount tam, is that gorgeous? temperatures dropping off into the 30's, so another cool one but typically cool. wear used to the upper 20's. 49 in san francisco. 40 in mountain view. 48 in half moon bay. right outside the window, a sunrise.

-- a beautiful sunrise. 43 in livermore. 44 in santa cruz. it may be a beach day with former temperatures arriving. looking at the warmest days into monday and tuesday as march arrives. like rain will arrive wednesday into thursday. as we look at the beach hazard statement, the wave height is high with the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. a level 1 system coming in the late wednesday into thursday, bringing drizzle or light showers along the coastal hills with slick roadways, maybe 1/10 or one third of an inch. that system heading stretched out. it looks like it will fall far enough where we will see rain out of it through your thursday morning commute and ending into friday. rainfall right now several days

out but looking like 1/10 of an inch. this is overdone as we get into the santa clara valley. this helps us out as conditions are getting drier and drier out there. breezy winds behind that so we will have to watch that. average high's should be in the low 60's today. it was cool yesterday with cloud cover. 60's, no problem down the peninsula with mid 60's. 70 in san jose today. more warmth of their for the next several days as we start the work week and transition into march or low 70's for springlike warmth into monday. increasing clouds on tuesday. as the rain comes in wednesday, it will be light and overspread the bay area early into

thursday. we have breezy winds and temperatures back down into the low 60's. if we can keep that from wednesday through the extended outlook, that would be what we need. long-range outlooks are just a glimpse. things could change in our favor. liz: the idle fever is back on abc seven. america's top talent puts it all out for the judges. they are sharing what stands out most

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liz: here is what is coming up on good morning america. >> the battle in ukraine intensifying. russian forces bombarding the

capital city and fighting in the streets in other parts of the country amid rising demand cheering and refugee crisis or the u.s. and other allies imposing new sanctions on russia and vladimir putin while antiwar protests emerge in cities around the world. team courage around the region. heightened security in washington, d.c. at a president biden's state of the union address tuesday local and federal authorities ramping up resources and response team as protesters make their way toward the capitol. oscar buzz, screen actors guild awards will honor the best and the top names and the impact it could have on the academy awards month. that is all ahead on gma. liz: americans across the country get a new shot at international stardom. abc's american idol is back. we spoke about the landmark season.

>> american idol is back for its 20th season of discovering top talent across the country. ♪ thousands of hopefuls auditioning over the past few months hoping for the ticket to hollywood. >> it is so fun sitting at the judging table because you never know when the next jennifer hudson is going to walk in or the next carrie underwood. morgan: katy perry, lionel richie and luke bryan return full of surprises. >> we kind of know what we are thinking. we are finding talent where we can challenge ourselves because we now play with, that was great last year but not this year. morgan: the talent for this year standing out to the judges. >> it is the 20th season and usually that means platinum. it is definitely platinum talent. morgan: in a new twist the top talent from three audition cities, austin, nashville and

los angeles, each earning a platinum ticket to hollywood. >> we decided the shining star of that audition, we gave them a platinum ticket and when they got to hollywood they got to -- >> sit out. >> -- sit out one of the rounds and strategize. it was a really neat kind of plot twist this season because it made us really concentrate on who we thought won each city. morgan: host and producer ryan seacrest also returning. his 20th season hosting the show. brian: -- ryan ryan ryan ryan rn show is part of my dna now. i have so much pride in being on the stage. morgan: morgan norwood, abc 7 eyewitness news, los angeles. liz: you can watch the journey get started tonight at 8:00 p.m. on abc seven. still to come, tens of thousands of ukrainians seeking refuge in other countries.

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announcer: building a better bay area, moving forward, finding solutions, this is abc 7 news. liz: russia remaining at the outskirts of ukraine's capitol overnight. the nation not going down without a fight. volunteers now returning to take up arms but a crisis of refugees is beginning to move front and center. good morning. thank you for joining us. we start with another quick look at the weather with lisa argen. lisa: good morning. a nice shot where we have sunshine and temperatures in the 40's in san francisco. a current check check check c 49 in the city.

41 in san jose. santa clara chilly at 38. going into the mid 60's today with 30's from santa rosa, petaluma. look how much warmer we are, to to 16 degrees warmer by 9:00. it is sunny, low 50's in oakland. upper 60's from concord to san jose. a high clouds but well above average. looking for very springlike temperatures to start the work week but march is offering up wet weather. we would -- we will detail it for you coming up. liz: and amber alert set this morning from an abducted two-year-old. the chp says to be on the lookout for jacob jardin. he was in a car stolen just before 4:00 this morning in sunnyvale. the car is a 2008 buick enclave.

it was stolen by an unknown suspect. the car has a left headlight and taillight are out. there is a baby on board bumper sticker on the back. if you see the car or jacob, call 911. now to the latest in the ukrainian-russian firefight. russian troops continue to advance on kyiv. let's take a live look. it is currently 8:30 local in kyiv. this comes as the white house announces the latest sanctions against russia. em nguyen has more. under a curfew. defense officials say vladimir putin's military forces are about 20 minutes outside k

despite calls for president zelensky to leave he has decided to stay saying, we know we are defending our country,, our land our children's futures. volunteers taking up arms to fight against russian troops after the ukrainian military relaxed restrictions on who can join the fight. the white house announcing new sanctions against russia. the u.s. joining the european commission, france, germany, italy, the united kingdom, japan -- and cannot in blocking them from swift. the u.s. providing equipment to ukraine as well as troops posted outside the border to help with the ongoing surgeon traffic. the u.n. estimates over 150,000 have fled to neighboring countries. >> my husband and i looked at the map and we were trying to figure out the best way for me and my child to travel if i had to flee. em: in hungary, this emotional reunion after a ukrainian mother brought a stranger's child to safety.

with all of the sanctions, the claim it will affect russia's economy is just a myth. liz: it is currently 4:30 in the afternoon there in kyiv. former president trump described vladimir putin as smart. >> the problem is not that putin is smart, which of course he is smart, but the real problem is that our leaders are dumb. they have allowed him to get away with this travesty and assault on humanity, that is what it is, an assault on humanity. so sad. liz: that is trump speaking at the political action conference and he doubled down on praise fony other week, and exclusive interview with jen

psaki. she will talk about ukraine, new sanctions, and the u.s. response. that will be on this week with george stephanopoulos at 8:00 this morning. a support rally in the bay area on saturday. abc7news reporter cornell barnard was there. the large demonstration saw many worried about family and friends caught in the crisis. >> no-fly zone, send putin home. no-fly zone, send putin home. cornell: an outpouring of support for ukraine in market street. hundreds of people standing in solidarity under blue and yellow flags. the crowd chanting glory to ukraine, praising those pushing back against the russian invasion. >> our ukrainian troops are doing great. [cheering and applause] fighting back russian aggression. >> i have friends in kyiv that have armed themselves.

they are saying putin did not expect -- he expected us to rollover. everybody is going to fight for their land and their freedom. cornell: but amid the heroism, there is fear from relatives caught in the fighting. irena's family have taken cover where there was no heat and sporadic electricity. >> last night they had to stay in the basement because there were shooting. cornell: this woman condemning vladimir putin without mentioning his name. >> i know i am not alone and i know you hate him. thank you for this. >> ukrainian needs the world right now. i call on everyone to act. cornell: activists calling on nato and the west dealt with -- the west to help with military aid for the ukraine. >> i think the u.s. government and other nato members need to fight back. sanctions are not enough. cornell: this group raising awareness with rallies and prayers to help the country they love. >> we will come out on top. good always wins. cornell: cornell barnard, abc 7 news. liz: at least two platforms are

blocking russian media for making money off their sites. youtube removed thousands of videos that violated its policies by engaging in coordinated misinformation campaigns. and meta, the parent of facebook, is stopping russian state media from running ads to make revenue on facebook. russia's ministry of committed -- of communications accuses meta of unlawful censorship. to get the latest on this crisis as it happens had to the abc 7 streaming app, hour 24/7 live stream. you can get all the special reports on the crisis and all live local newscasts. that is available to you on amazon fire tv, amazon, roku, apple. now the centers for disease control have released new guidance for masks. communities with low to moderate covid cases can ease masking

mandates if they choose to do so. data shows 70% of americans live in communities with low to medium risk of contracting the virus. five states are expected to drop indoor mask mandates but could return if cases start to surge. >> i would like to see the most masking when you really need it, potentially fall. it is very likely we will need to ask people to put their masks back on. liz: the cdc says tha tha tha ta can lift masks they still have to be worn on transportation but that is up for review in march. the comeback of a cherished shopping sunday and the next chance you have to cash in. and here is a live look outside the sun is starting to come up. a mutable start to this sunday.

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lisa: you can see clear skies warmer. liz: the biggest rummage sale in northern california returning in person first chance to shop is that the white elephant preview sale today happening in oakland. before covid it raised more than $2 million for the oakland museum of california. you can find nature, artwork, household items, ceramics, jewelry,. today's preview event unfortunately is sold out but the sale will be held at several dates in march. mary start. lisa: things have changed since the last time you looked.

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liz: a crucial deadline comes tomorrow for mlb's season to start on time. that is the day they set to agree with the players union on a negotiation of wages and deployment. -- and employment. reports say the mlb did not respond well to the proposal the players association sent yesterday. the players are considering walking away from the negotiating table. there is a mti today with opening day in serious jeopardy. it is the first ongoing lockout since the 1984 and 1995 season.

today the warriors are back home for one game before a four game road trip. the mavericks are in town, tipoff is at 4:30 at chase center. you can watch the game on the sister network espn. draymond green is back with the warriors and we have more on the timeline. reporter: there is a welcome sight of warriors practice. draymond green did drills with his teammates. it is the first step to returning from a back injury that is forced him to miss the past 22 games. he was doing noncontact work and full contact scrimmages are the last major hurdle before a timeline can be set to return. he believes he is ready for the contact but has to wait for the doctors to give them the all clear. >> as soon as i feel like i am whole and can get back out there and get my feet back under me and my field back for the playoffs, great. if that is 15 games, fantastic. if it is five, the 50 have to

-- the five will have to work. that is where i am. >> great to have his energy back in the gym, his voice. he looks great physically. he is excited to be back. that is a very positive step for him and we will go from here. reporter: they are pumped up. st. mary's hosting gonzaga. there only win was against guns -- against guns agath gone 2019. jay mullins up 15. saint mary's 17-1 leading into the half. logan johnson slamming it home. let's go partying in moraga. 56heopea all lost on saturday. the first time that has happened in college basketball. absolutely amazing. it is senior day at stanford. they are trying to complete another perfect pac-12 season.

one of the stanford seniors had 15 points. the cardinal trailed by one and another senior, anna wilson, whose brother first lead of the first quarter. huskies will have the chance to tie it. wilson bothers the cutter. the cardinal makes the free throw and wins 53-56, the eighth perfect conference season. now it is off to the pac-12 tournament. the sharks taking on the bruins. conflicted couple right here. boston strikes first. 1-0 bruins. the second period gets ugly. taylor hall knocks him into the boards. he would need help to get off the ice. the sharks got the power play and scored their only goal. ot, 1-1 third. third period after a bruins' power play, brad marchand is left alone and he will beat reimer again. bruins when it 3-1.

the sharks have lost 12 of their last 15 games. have a great sunday. i'm casey pratt. liz: let's get a check on the forecast. we are thinking there could be a tiny bit of rain this week. lisa: it is a little early to confident. but let's just call it excited. we will have to time in the 24 to 48 hours. it looks like the picture will be changing. an atmospheric river heading to the north. we benefit from high-pressure and unseasonably warm temperatures. there is a look at the sap center. san jose is 41. 25 on the coast. a beautiful view of the golden gate bridge were it will be mild . starting out in the mid 30's from petaluma.

another 30 degrees of warming texas well into the 60's. mid 60's on the way. milder weather today. above average monday and tuesday. wednesday, increasing clouds with rain arriving late into thursday with mountain snow. wave heights continue to be precarious as strong rip currents could be an issue. sneaker waves are a possibility. be careful as you head out. a level 1 system wednesday into thursday. light showers from 1/10 to one third of an inch. like activity. it depends on where you are situated as you get through the next 72 hours before we can fine-tune it. the commute a little slick. into friday, mountain snow.

snow levels starting out high. we are focusing in on amounts 1/10 of an inch or one quarter to one third of an inch. this is overdone in the south bay. this will bring hopefully rain down to the central coast. that would be a shift from missing us all together. temperatures from the mid 60's. light wind allowing for a nice warm up from wedgewood city -- from redwood city. 70 today for l l l jose. the seven day forecast featuring the sunshine, above average warmth, springlike temperatures as march arrives. as we get into wednesday, showers knocking on the door and arriving overnight into thursday. feeling more like march. if we can keep that trend going,

that would be nice. liz: thank you, lisa. a flower festival in san

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encanto one of the best animated movies in years. the quality of the animation, the richness of the colors, the textures, storytelling and the music. ♪ >> i love the music. -- movie. it is well loved for a reason. i think lin-manuel miranda just wants to heal us. beth lin-manuel miranda, : award-winning composer, singer, actor and creator of stage phenom hamilton was among those who chose brian mann for his accordion expertise. ♪ like encanto, mann leads an up-tempo life. ♪ >> you keep that up and it is fast because the whole movie moves. ♪ beth he is well-known for : mentoring local kids and teens

with music and singing. and he is highly accomplished in the music industry. multiple and platinum awards decorate his walls. >> my dad and kenny were the two people who launched me into my career. i am forever grateful. beth: kenny loggins hired him in the mid-1970's. >> it was this huge break and then that led to my playing with michael mcdonald, i got to play with the most amazing musicians. beth but his real break started : at a very tender age. >> three years old my dad started me on the accordion. he was a great teacher and well-known in the accordion world. beth it is obvious for this : lifelong student music is in his blood. ♪ whether sitting in front of his computer or on the piano bench he becomes one with his music. disney jumped on his moves for the accordion playing nun

sequence in cocoa. ♪ >> they animated my motions. they put them in the computer and converted them into animation. [laughter] probably how i express myself best. beth: he is humble. he sings maranda's praises for the timing and messages of his songs in the movie. >> he wants to bring people together and everyone to feel loved and appreciated, which is at the heart of this movie. liz: disney is the parent company of abc 7. let's get a final check of the weather. lisa: it is sunny and cool. we will skip ahead to the middle of the week, late wednesday where a level 1 system arrives into thursday bringing slick roads, 1/10 to one third of an inch of rain.

going out far into the forecast models, this allows us dry day for most of wedneernight into tn wee culang rain. hopefully this trend continues from one time to one third. upper elevations could see more than that. the seven-day forecast between now and then sunny, above average temperatures, well into the 70's as march arrives, it will change a little bit, which we like. we can hopefully keep the trend going. liz: thank you for joining us here on abc seven mornings. abc7news continues at 9:00 a.m. we hope to see you then. gma is next, followed by this week.

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good morning, america. under siege. the new phase of the russian invasion in ukraine. troops taking aim at the country's second largest city. the intense battles and the resistance. this oil depot outside kyiv a blazing target as ukraine's president turns down negotiations with moscow over a key sticking point. staying strong. ukrainians rallying around their leader as they seek safety anywhere they can find it. the barrage at the border. >> right now only women and children are being allowed through that gate. >> families torn apart as husbands, fathers, brothers stay and fight. new sanctions. the kremlin paying the price for the invasion. the financial punishments taking aim at russian banks.