March 30, 2022 23:35
Unhcr: “Lost contact with our staff in Mariupol”
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has lost contact with some of its operators in Mariupol. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi told CNN. “Some managed to get out, others are inside and we can’t communicate with them,” Grandi said of the situation of UN agency staff in the city in southern Ukraine that was besieged and bombed by Russian troops. Grandi called for a “firm commitment” that there would be a ceasefire to open humanitarian corridors.
March 30, 2022 23:07
Zelenskyj: “We will fight for every meter of our land”
“We will fight for every meter of our land, we will fight for every single person”. This was explained in a video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which he explained that the withdrawal of Russian troops was linked to the work of the Ukrainian armed forces. At the same time, he notes: “We see an increase in the military in Donbass and we are ready for that. We don’t trust anyone because there is a real situation on the battlefield and that’s the most important thing right now. We will fight for every meter of our land, the Ukrainian President stated.
March 30, 2022 23:06
Zelenskyj: “Negotiations only in words for the time being”
“Negotiations are ongoing, but for now it’s just a matter of words.” This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a new video. Regarding the alleged deescalation in the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions announced by Russia, the Ukrainian leader stated that this “is the consequence of the work of our defenders, but at the same time we see an increase in the (Russian, n.m. ) military in Donbass”.
March 30, 2022 23:05
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine: “We want guarantees for the ceasefire in Mariupol”
“There is no agreement yet. We have written a letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross and are awaiting a reply. We need guarantees.” Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Irina Vereshchuk told the BBC about Russia’s proposed ceasefire in Mariupol to evacuate civilians.
March 30, 2022 10:55 p.m
Pentagon: “Russians very close to the center of Mariupol”
Russian forces are “very, very close” to the center of the city of Mariupol in southern Ukraine. This was announced by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby at a briefing.
March 30, 2022 10:09 p.m
US: “The withdrawal of Russian forces from Chernobyl has begun”
Russian forces in Ukraine have withdrawal started from the nuclear power plant area Chernobyl. The Pentagon reported this. According to American defense sources, “the area of the nuclear power plant, occupied by the Russians since February 24, is one of the areas to which the Moscow forces are heading switch in Belarus. We can’t say they’re all gone yet,” the Pentagon official said.
March 30, 2022 21:54
An oil depot in Dnipro destroyed by a missile
A Russian missile attack hit and destroyed an oil depot in Dnipro, in central Ukraine. This is reported by The Kyiv Independent on Twitter, citing the President of the Regional Council Mykola Lukaschuk.
⚡️ Russian missile attack destroys oil depot in Dnipro, a city in central Ukraine.
Source: Regional Council President Mykola Lukaschuk.
The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022 21:53
The US is considering new sanctions against Russia
The Biden administration continues to review further sanctions against Russia, communications director Kate Bedingfield said, announcing news in the coming days.
March 30, 2022 21:35
Media: “Russia ready for ceasefire in Mariupol
Russia is ready to declare a temporary ceasefire to Mariupol and to open a humanitarian corridor to Zaporizhzhya if Kyiv meets certain conditions. This was announced by Russian military sources quoted by the Interfax agency.
March 30, 2022 21:33
Pentagon: “The leaders of the Russian army do not want to talk to us”
“On our part, there is a will to talk to the Russian military leaders, but they must also want to.” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said so in today’s press conference. “Until now They didn’t answer the phone he said, referring to the leaders of the Moscow Armed Forces.