Day 422 of Russia-Ukraine War: Latest Updates.

An explosion occurred in Belgorod, Russia, near the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy called for Nato to invite Ukraine to become a member and pledged support for a Latin American summit to end the Russian invasion. Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg visited Ukraine and promised continued military support. The US and other allies are considering an outright ban on most exports to Russia, and the US announced $325m in new military aid for Ukraine. Russia's foreign minister will meet the UN secretary general, and a leaked US intelligence report shows China refused a request from the Wagner mercenary group for weapons.