What are the latest in Ukraine ? April 5, 11AM

Latest developments

If you're just joining us, here are the latest developments by Qazet.az :

• Ukraine armed forces say they have repulsed Russian attempts to seize Popasna and Rubizhne in the east where invading troops have shifted focus in the last few days.
• Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed Ukrainians for having survived 50 days under Russian attack and fighting back against invading troops.
• The White House said US President Biden will not be visiting Ukraine.
• News of the sinking of Russia's warship Moskva which Ukraine says was hit by its missiles has inspired Kyiv residents to snap up a commemorative postage stamp.
• CIA director William Burns has warned that the potential Russian use of low-yield nuclear weapons to offset setbacks in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly.
• Ukraine's neighbour Moldova, a former Soviet republic, has banned Russian war symbols.