Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy says 300 killed in Bucha

Ukrainian president urges investigation into alleged war crimes as he prepares to address the UN Security Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russian forces of killing 300 civilians in Bucha as he prepares to address the UN Security Council.

Moscow dismisses allegations of war crimes as “propaganda” and claims Ukraine staged civilian deaths, Qazet.az reports.

Italy and Denmark expel Russian diplomats as international outrage mounts.

Kyiv mayor urges European powers to cut commercial ties with Russia, saying current dealings are being carried out with “blood money”.