A crucial round of negotiations between
Ukrainian and Russian officials ended Monday near the Belarusian border.
Officials from both nations indicated more talks might be held in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's armed forces continue to repel Russian forces, defending and maintaining control of major cities while slowing Russia's approach on Kyiv.
Meanwhile, Russia's central bank more than quadrupled its key interest rate on Monday, as the currency fell after the West imposed harsh sanctions on Moscow.