Russia bombs Kyiv residential flats as 'ceasefire' talks resume

Kremlin says haven't ruled out taking over large cities

Ukraine said it had begun “hard” talks on a ceasefire, immediate withdrawal of troops and security guarantees with Russia on Monday, despite the fatal shelling of a residential building in Kyiv.

Both sides suggested at the weekend some results could be in sight after earlier rounds have primarily focused on ceasefires to get aid to towns and cities under siege by Russian forces and evacuate civilians; those truces have frequently failed. 

Firefighters tackled the remains of a blaze at the damaged apartment block in the capital. Officials said at least one person died in the shelling and a second person was killed