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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is entering its second month. Fierce fighting continues, as does high-level diplomacy to find a solution. Thousands have been killed, and millions displaced. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone call with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday. The two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine. Xi Jinping made China's principled position clear, stressing that the international community should encourage peace and promote talks, create conditions for a political settlement of the Ukrainian issue, and promote an early return to peace in Ukraine. He also said that China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in this regard.

Catch up on the latest news: 

• Russia said on Friday it had "never" violated international legislation after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of using phosphorus bombs in his country
• The Kremlin said on Friday that nothing terrible will happen if the U.S. and its allies succeed in expelling Russia from the G20 major economies because many of the G20's members are at economic war with Moscow anyway
• Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong said in an interview with CGTN the situation in Ukraine was "upsetting and frustrating."
• China says it welcomes any measure to ease the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
• According to the United Nations, women and children fleeing the conflict in Ukraine are at heightened risk of human trafficking and exploitation
• An American teacher who teaches literature at an international school in Kyiv was evacuated from Ukraine. She manages to teach her Ukrainian students remotely and hopes that education could bring hope to the students
• Many big tech companies have withdrawn or halted business in Russia. See the impact of their moves
• The Azov Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine said Russian forces are “dropping bombs on the infrastructure of Mariupol." Russia denies it is targeting civilians in its military operation in Ukraine
• Satellite images show burning oil storage tanks, large craters and destroyed homes in Ukraine
• Ukrainian president pleads for a NATO-backed “no-fly zone” over the country. What does it mean?
• Food prices are hitting record highs worldwide. The rise in the cost of goods is driving up inflation and the Food and Agriculture Organization warns this could impact poorer populations in areas reliant on imports. According to the United Nations, the Food Price Index rose nearly 4% in February, compared to the previous month
• Spike in fuel costs pushing up the price of flight tickets in the U.S.
• A Ukrainian community in Argentina is sending donations to Ukraine to help those affected by the crisis. Experts say that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is also impacting Argentina’s export sector
• See how the prices for fuel range around the Americas

Exclusive: Ukrainian sheltering in a basement describes life 

As the conflict rages on, Olena Gnes describes life in Kyiv and why she chose to stay with her three children.

Russia and Ukraine have played decisive roles in the global energy market as the region boasts abundant oil and gas. Earlier this month, oil prices spiked to their highest levels since 2008 as the U.S. and European allies banned Russian oil imports, a move that may further disrupt the global supply during the pandemic.

How is the Ukraine crisis coverage different from other conflicts around the world?

See how CGTN associate editor Oksana reunited with her mother who fled Ukraine after Russia's military operation in the country. Her mother's future is uncertain, as is the fate of millions of Ukrainians. 

Follow our coverage of the latest on the conflict in Ukraine here. 

(Sources: China Report)