Stripping Russia of coveted title will allow the West to impose tariffs on a wide range of Russian goods and ratchet up pressure on an economy already heading into a recession; EU announces it will not impose sanctions on Russian gas or oil

Despite being home to no more than 65,000 residents, the Polish tourist town of Zamość has already taken in some 2,000 refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine, with much more expected to arrive in the coming weeks

Satellite firm Maxar says satellite images show Russian forces bound for Kyiv repositioning north of the besieged capital with towed artillery howitzers in firing positions; British MOD says Russian ground forces still making only limited progress due to logistical issues, Ukrainian resistance