People hold candles as they take part in a prayer vigil to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Russia renewed its assault Wednesday on Ukraine's second-largest city in a pounding that lit up the skyline with balls of fire over populated areas, even as both sides said they were ready to resume talks aimed at stopping the new devastating war in Europe. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini), APTOPIX