Russian forces are expected to begin a new big offensive in the east of the country after their retreat from the Kyiv region and other parts of …
Russian forces are expected to begin a new big offensive in the east of the country after their retreat from the Kyiv region and other parts of the country.
Despite Moscow’s blanket denials, horrific discoveries of civilian murders, torture and other barbaric acts by Russian troops continue coming to light.
Ukraine has continued to call for tighter Western nations against Moscow and for more weapons to repel Putin’s forces.
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Sunday’s key points:
Humanitarian corridors halted over ‘lack of ceasefire agreement’
Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday the suspension of humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians from eastern Ukraine, over the lack of an agreement with the Russian army on a ceasefire.
“This morning, we failed to negotiate a ceasefire on evacuation routes with the occupiers. That is why, unfortunately, we are not going to open humanitarian corridors today,” Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on Telegram.
“We are sparing no effort to get humanitarian corridors back to work as soon as possible,” she added.
Vereshchuk also demanded the opening of an evacuation route for wounded soldiers from the city of Mariupol, devastated by the fighting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Saturday that the “elimination” of the last Ukrainian soldiers present in Mariupol “would put an end to any peace negotiations” with Moscow.
(AFP)
Good morning, this is Alasdair Sandford with Sunday’s latest updates from the war in Ukraine.
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