14.29 Turkey is ready to provide ships for the evacuation of civilians and wounded from Mariupol, which has been under siege since early March. This was explained by the Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, as reported by the Turkish agency Anadolu.
14.21 “When Europeans recover from America’s Bourbon hangover and finally realize that they need to take care of the future of our continent, Europe or even Eurasia, then the time will come to review our relationships and engage in dialogue, but this will not happen. in a shortterm perspective”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview cited by Interfax, as if to emphasize that dialogue between Russia and Europe can be restored, but it takes time.
28.12 The Pope reflects on the war in Ukraine and calls for “a humane measure in the face of the infantile and destructive aggression that threatens us, in the face of the threat of a widespread Cold War that can suffocate the lives of entire peoples and generations”. . In his speech in Malta, the Pope quotes Giorgio La Pira, who spoke of the “infantilism of mankind”: “Unfortunately, this infantilism has not disappeared. Build bridges and walk with the poorest.
12.19 Kyiv, Russians mobilize troops in Transnistria The Russians began to mobilize units in Transnistria for actions in Ukraine. This was announced by the General Staff of Kyiv, reports Ukrainska Pravda. “Work has been intensified to mobilize Russian troop units stationed on the territory of the Transnistrian region of Moldova to carry out provocations and hold demonstrations on the border with Ukraine,” the General Staff said, underlining that the troop movements are aimed at this to give “a demonstration of readiness for an offensive and possible hostility towards Ukraine”.
12.09 “Russians withdraw from Kyiv and aim east and south” Russian forces are “quickly” withdrawing from the areas around Kyiv and the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine. This was stated by Advisor to the President of Ukraine Mykhaylo Podolyak. “With the Russians rapidly withdrawing from Kyiv and the Chernihiv region, it is absolutely clear that Russia is giving priority to another tactic: retreat east and south, retain control of vast occupied territories and enter them in a powerful manner,” he added added telegram.
10:41 a.m. The Russians destroy the Poltava and Dnipro runways Russian forces used precision strikes to destroy the runways at Poltava and Dnipro in Ukraine. This was announced by the spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry Igor Konashenkov, as reported by Tass. “Military airstrips in Poltava and Dnieper were disabled by highprecision airtosurface missile attacks,” he noted. According to Konashenkov, Russian air defenses also shot down two Ukrainian Mi24 helicopters near the city of Sumy, as well as 24 Ukrainian drones.
10.20 Pope Francis: “Journey to Kyiv is on the table” “Yes, it’s on the table”: This is how Pope Francis replied on the flight to Malta to journalists who asked him if he was considering an invitation to Kyiv.
9.30 Today 7 humanitarian corridors, also in Mariupol Seven humanitarian corridors, including a new attempt to evacuate Mariupol, are planned for today in Ukraine. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk, the Guardian reports. The Mariupol corridor offers both private and bus transport, Vereshchuk said.
8.26 Zelensky, we will not accept any result other than victory “A victory for truth means a victory for Ukraine and Ukrainians. The question is when will it end. This is a profound question. It’s a painful question. Except for victory, the Ukrainian people will not accept any results. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Fox News.
8.18am Intelligence Gb, Russians withdraw from Gostomel airport Russian forces have withdrawn from Gostomel airport near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which has been the scene of fighting since the conflict began, according to British military intelligence. The BBC reports. “Ukrainian forces are advancing while Russian forces are retreating near Kyiv,” the British Defense Ministry said.
7.05 am Tortured civilian bodies found near Sumy Tortured civilian bodies were found in Trostyanets in the Sumy region of northwestern Ukraine. We read that in a tweet from the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center. The city, which is about twenty kilometers from the border with Russia, remained under the occupation of Russian forces for about a month and was liberated by Ukrainians in recent days.
3.16 US will help deliver Soviet tanks to Kyiv, it’s THE first time. The Biden government will work with allies to move Sovietmade tanks to bolster Ukraine’s defenses in the Donbass. The New York Times writes, quoting an American official, pointing out that for the first time since the beginning of the war, the US has helped transfer tanks.
2:51 am Zelensky, at least 5,000 dead in Mariupol. “In the city still 170,000 people without food and water” At least 5,000 people were killed in Mariupol, a city besieged by Russian forces. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said so in a video message, citing local authorities, the Guardian reported.