Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he received certain signals from Russia in the first round of bilateral talks. But the two sides remain far apart.

It is unclear whether the next round of negotiations will lead to a ceasefire, as global criticism over the invasion rises.

A growing number of countries are reversing their previous policies and expressing support for Ukraine.

On Monday, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Russia at a news conference.

Erdogan said, "We see Russia's attack on Ukraine as unacceptable and appreciate the fight of the Ukrainian people and administration."

The Turkish President said based on an international treaty, his country will restrict the passage of warships through its Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits separating the Black Sea from the Mediterranean.

Turkey is a NATO member, but has strong economic and military ties with Russia. The move to shut the waterways came in response to a request from the Ukrainian government.

Finland is a neighbor of Russia. It said on Monday it will provide Ukraine with 2,500 rifles and 1,500 anti-tank weapons. Finland had previously refrained from providing weapons to countries in conflict.

Sweden had a similar policy. It said on Sunday it's sending 5000 anti-vehicle weapons, helmets and protective clothing to Ukraine.

Switzerland maintains neutrality. But its government decided to sanction Russian President Vladmir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov by freezing their private assets.

In Japan, support for Ukraine continues to spread.
The Lower House of the Diet on Tuesday adopted a resolution condemning Russia's aggression.

It calls on Russia to immediately stop its attacks and withdraw its troops. It also urges the Japanese government to do its best to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in Ukraine, and to take firm action against Russia, including sanctions, together with the international community.

Japan's justice minister Furukawa Yoshihisa says the government will swiftly study a system for accepting evacuees from Ukraine from a humanitarian standpoint.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said discussions will include exempting evacuees from some border restrictions intended to prevent coronavirus infection.

The official said alternative measures would apply to evacuees who could not be tested for coronavirus before their departure from Ukraine, as well as special steps to allow entry without visas.