Russia on Tuesday declared a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine from 10 am (Moscow time) to provide humanitarian corridors in the cities of Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mariupol, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said in a statement. The development comes following the third round of […]
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Ukraine crisis: Russia declares ceasefire for evacuation of civilians in Mariupol, Volnovakha
Russia has declared a ceasefire for the evacuation of civilians from the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Sputnik news agency reported citing the Russian Defense Ministry. “Today, on March 5, starting at 10 a.m. Moscow time [07:00 GMT], Russia is declaring a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors are opening for civilians to leave Mariupol and Volnovakha,” said the ministry on Saturday. The ministry added that […]
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Ukrainian port city Mariupol under ‘blockade’ by Russian forces
After days of “ruthless” attack, Mariupol is under a “blockade” by Russian forces, said Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko on Saturday, according to a media report. Ukraine’s port city of Mariupol, with a population of 450,000 people, is of strategic importance to Russian forces, as by taking Mariupol, they can complete a land corridor that would link Crimea with […]