As the horrors left by retreating Russian troops emerge in Ukraine, mass graves have been found across the Kyiv region.
One of the trenches was dug in the garden of Tetiana Oleksiienko, 69, to serve as her grave (pictured below).
She hid in a neighbour's cellar with her daughter and grandchildren when soldiers invaded her village of Andrivka.
It was only when hunger forced her to go above ground that she found them. "They started digging with shovels and then drove in a tractor," a tearful Ms Oleksiienko told our defence correspondent Danielle Sheridan. "I asked them: 'What is this pit in my garden?' And the soldiers said: 'This is a cemetery.' That's what they said, 'This is a graveyard for you.'"
They only failed to fill the 7ft deep grave because the Ukrainians took back control. Read Danielle's powerful dispatch.
Western officials yesterday said that Russian forces had completed their withdrawal from Kyiv, beaten back by fierce resistance. It was only their hasty retreat that had stopped them hiding evidence of war crimes.
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Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president has called on the West to impose sanctions that are economically destructive enough for Russia to end its war.
In a video address early today, Volodymyr Zelensky said Western countries must reject Russian oil and block Russian banks from finance systems. He said a raft of new sanctions had a "spectacular look", but did not go far enough.
Writing for The Telegraph, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says the West must show Vladimir Putin its collective strength by doubling down in support of Ukraine.
In other developments:
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Rishi Sunak's millionaire wife holds non-domicile status for UK tax purposes, the Treasury has confirmed. Akshata Murthy, the daughter of the billionaire Indian businessman Narayana Murthy, held "non-dom" tax status as recently as April last year, while her husband was Chancellor. The designation allows her to avoid paying tax on foreign investments and overseas rental income, and to avoid inheritance tax entirely. The revelation came on the day that Mr Sunak’s 1.25 percentage point National Insurance contribution took effect, increasing the tax bill of most employed people in Britain. Read how you can beat the rise.
Electric dreams: Should you join the Tesla car club?
You only have to look around to see how popular electric Tesla cars are in Britain. The American company hit a new UK high this week when its Model Y and Model 3 cars were revealed as the country's top two bestselling new vehicles. So why does Tesla appeal so much - and what is it like to own one? James Foxall answers nine pressing questions.
Daily dose of Matt
In his latest cartoon, Matt imagines a pedant's approach to restaurant menu calorie-counting. - and view Blower's latest political cartoon.
Also in the news: Today's other headlines
Energy plan | Boris Johnson today reveals plans to get 95pc of Britain's electricity from green sources by 2030 with vast rises in nuclear, wind and solar power. Up to four nuclear power stations and scores of smaller "modular" reactors are set to be built to quadruple the UK's nuclear energy capacity. Thousands of wind turbines will be constructed at sea, including on huge floating platforms, to increase offshore wind capacity five-fold. Environment editor Emma Gatten has full details of the plan.
Costly errors | Pensioners lose billions after 'catalogue of blunders' Secret details | Inquiry to probe leak of Queen's death plans Hybrid working | Why it could be body blow to environment Meghan's podcast | Duchess tries to trademark 476-year-old word Cambridge | Latin textbook rewritten as Roman banker had a slave Around the world: 'Sleeping Beauty' city's crime wave
Famed for its laid-back art de vivre, the western city of Nantes sitting on the Loire river has been dubbed France's Sleeping Beauty. But it has suffered a rude awakening in recent months. With law and order a potentially explosive French presidential campaign issue, a crime wave in Nantes has gained national attention amid fears that "insecurity" is poisoning the heart of douce France. As Henry Samuel discovers, it has prompted bar and restaurant owners to take self-defence classes.
Comment and analysis Lord Frost | The agitators pushing for Britain to rejoin the EU Julian Jessop | Brexit had less impact on trade than you think Ben Wright | Privatising C4 is a solution in search of a problem Ella Whelan | British culture doesn't need 'fixing' by US ideology Reader letters | Western Europe must stop buying Russian gas Editor's choice Rediscovering a larder staple | How tinned fish became the trendy choice Transitioning at 18 | 'I was put on testosterone without question… and now I regret it' Review | 'Savile documentary hammers home just how much we all loved this monster' Sport briefing: Man United close in on Ten Hag
Manchester United are closing in on the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their next manager. Negotiations are said to be moving quickly and there is clear optimism from all parties that a deal will be concluded in the next few days. It is hoped that an announcement will be made towards the end of next week, writes Jason Burt, with the Dutchman now discussing details over a contract. Meanwhile, Tom Smith, the British and Irish Lions prop, has died aged 50 following a battle with cancer.
Business briefing: Tech giants warned on scams
The City's top regulator has warned Facebook that it must take action to rein in scam investment adverts following a surge in fraud attacks on social media platforms. Nikhil Rathi, head of the Financial Conduct Authority, singled out Facebook's owner Meta and Twitter as companies that need to do more to take on fraudsters. The watchdog is concerned tech titans are allowing criminals to attract vulnerable customers online.
Tonight's dinner
Baked leeks, tomatoes, bulgur wheat and feta with garlic yogurt | The oven does all the work in this vegetarian recipe by Diana Henry. Also, try our Cookbook newsletter.
Travel: Swap a wine weekend for a beer-filled break
Long a nation of Sancerre, Chablis and C？tes du Rh？ne, France is hopping into the world of beer with gusto - and now has the highest number of breweries of any country in Europe. The growth has been explosive and rapid. In the 1980s, there were fewer than 20 breweries in the country; now there are around 2,300. Anna Richards selects five amazing holidays in l'Hexagone for beer lovers.
And finally... for this morning's downtime
And the award for best supporting actor goes to... the rear end of a tiger? | This Sunday night's Olivier Awards will see Life of Pi's puppet masters compete for an acting gong. And it is about time too, they tell our theatre critic Dominic Cavendish.
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