Day five of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and we are following several fast-moving developments.

Both sides are meeting in Belarus right now to negotiate a possible ceasefire.

Kiev remains under Ukrainian control, but the capital is in Russia's crosshairs.

Vladimir Putin puts his nuclear forces on high alert, and Russia's

currency, the ruble, plummeted against the dollar early this morning. Good morning and welcome to

morning, Joe. It is Monday, February 28th. Let's dive right in as the fighting rages on for the fifth

day. Ukrainian resistance has slowed down the Russian advance, but it is still pushing forward into the country,

according to a U.S. senior defense official.

Last night, Russian forces claimed to have captured a Ukrainian port city of 100,000 people,

but Kiev is still under Ukraine's control,

although satellite images showed Russian troops advancing toward the capital. This, as Ukrainian

officials say, after intense fighting, they took back control of Kharkiv, the country's second

largest city. According to the

Ukrainian health minister, more than 350 people have died since the Russian invasion began,

including 16 children. Meanwhile, neighboring Belarus, Russia's ally may be prepared to join in

with the war, with Ukrainian intelligence

suggesting Belarus is showing readiness to maybe participate directly, according to a CNN

report. Now, last week, the Belarusian president said his country could join the invasion,

quote, if it becomes necessary. Delegations from both sides

are meeting in Belarus along the Ukrainian border. It comes after Ukrainian President Zelensky

agreed to talks with the Russians without preconditions, but made clear he expects little to come of it.

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