The besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol opposes the Russian invasion
The besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol opposes the constant bombardment by Russian forces.
Ukrainian troops are fighting fiercely against the superior firepower of the Russians in the once bustling city, where about a quarter of its pre-war population remains.
Fighting and resistance from Ukraine have helped bind Russian forces and delay a planned offensive in eastern Ukraine.
“While the street fighting continues, Russia cannot withdraw troops from Mariupol and deploy them to other areas, including Donbass,” Oleh Zhdanov, an independent military expert, told the Associated Press.
The Russians see Mariupol as a key target since the invasion began on February 24, as taking it on could help Russia establish a land corridor to Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
Zelenski for repeated requests for weapons: “It’s Marmot Day”
Representative Michael Waltz discusses Zelensky’s disappointed comments about his numerous requests for weapons from the West on Fox News @ Night.
Zelensky said between 2,500 and 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers had died in the war with Russia
President Vladimir Zelensky said on Friday that between 2,500 and 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the war with Russia so far.
He commented on CNN on Friday, noting that 10,000 were injured.
Zelensky added that 19,000 to 20,000 Russian soldiers had been killed in the war, which was turning eight.
His comments come as Russian forces continue preparations for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine.
Reuters contributed to this report
Ukrainian marries Russian woman in Mexico after war disrupts wedding plans
A Ukrainian woman married a Russian in the Mexican border town of Tijuana this week.
After the war disrupted their plan to marry in Kyiv, they hoped to travel to the United States to marry.
While the bride, Daria Sakhnyuk, was allowed to enter the United States as a Ukrainian refugee, her partner, Semyon Bobrovsky, a Russian citizen, was unable to travel due to restrictions due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Bobrowski told El Sol de Tijuana that he believes the marriage could help his chances of entering the United States with his wife – as Russian citizens with family members from the state are the only ones allowed to enter the country.
“Without him, we will not be able to pass, because we are still unknown to the official US government,” Bobrowski said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
Zelensky calls on “democratic world” to ban Russian oil, says sanctions are “painful” but insufficient
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Friday called on the “democratic world” to ban Russian oil.
“In general, the democratic world must accept that Russia’s money for energy resources is in fact money for the destruction of democracy,” Zelensky said in an evening address to Ukraine.
He said sanctions against Russia were “painful” but not enough, as Europe relied more on Russian energy supplies.
“The sooner the democratic world recognizes that the oil embargo against Russia and the complete blockade of its banking sector are necessary steps towards peace, the sooner the war will end,” he added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
Moscow warns the United States to stop arming Ukraine after the sinking of a Russian warship
National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest from Kyiv, Ukraine, in America Reports.
Ukraine: More than 900 civilian bodies have been found in the Kiev region, police said
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been found in the region around the Ukrainian capital since Russia’s withdrawal – most of them fatally shot, police said on Friday, showing many people were “simply executed”.
The staggering number came shortly after Russia’s defense ministry promised to step up missile attacks on Kyiv in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.
Around Kyiv, Andriy Nebitov, head of the capital’s regional police, said the bodies had been abandoned on the streets or temporarily buried. He quoted police as saying that 95% had died from gunshot wounds.
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The Prime Minister of Ukraine and financial officials will visit Washington next week
Ukraine is sending its prime minister and finance officials to spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank next week, where discussions will focus on the Russian invasion and its impact on the world economy.
Attending the meeting include Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmihal, Finance Minister Sergei Marchenko and Central Bank Governor Kirilo Shevchenko, a World Bank official said on condition of anonymity.
This will be the first chance for key Ukrainian officials to meet in person with a number of financial officials since Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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