Live updates from the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukraine sees potential for compromise; an official claims Russian troops have kidnapped 500 people.

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Russia Ukraine War Crisis Live: Ukraine said Tuesday that it sees potential for compromise in talks with Russia, but Russian soldiers increased their bombardment of Kyiv, and an estimated 20,000 residents escaped the encircled port city of Mariupol via a humanitarian corridor. During another assault on Mariupol late Tuesday, Russian troops captured a hospital and kidnapped roughly 500 people, according to regional commander Pavlo Kyrylenko.

On the 20th day of Russia's invasion, fast-moving developments on the diplomatic front and on the ground occurred.

Meanwhile, the White House stated that India's acceptance of Russia's discounted crude oil offer would not constitute a violation of US sanctions. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, on the other hand, advised reporters to "consider where you want to stand when history books are written at this point in time." India has expressed its opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. New Delhi has repeatedly urged all parties involved to work out their concerns through discussion. It has, however, voted against Russia in all UN Security Council decisions.

In a joint letter to US lawmakers, US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will virtually address the US Congress on Wednesday at 9 a.m. (1300 GMT).

"The Congress remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting Ukraine as it confronts Putin's cruel and diabolical aggression, as well as passing legislation to cripple and isolate Russia's economy while also providing humanitarian, security, and economic assistance to Ukraine," they wrote on Monday.

Meanwhile, the UN Secretary-General has warned that Russia's war on Ukraine is wielding a "sword of Damocles" over the world economy, particularly for poor developing countries, which are experiencing increasing food, petrol, and fertiliser prices and are now seeing their breadbasket "bombed."

According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, 45 African and least developed nations purchase at least one-third of their wheat from Ukraine and Russia, with 18 importing at least 50%.

In other matters, President Vladimir Putin spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on the phone again on Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. Bennett told Putin about his meetings with other leaders of state, while Putin used video conversations to relay his impressions of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials, according to the Kremlin.

Bennett's meeting with Putin lasted 90 minutes, according to a senior Israeli official, with the focus on cease-fire talks and humanitarian considerations. To discuss diplomatic concerns, the official spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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