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Red Cross still trying to get people out of Mariupol, Russia says it failed

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Saturday said the operation to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol was continuing, hours after Russia said it had failed and blamed the organization.

Reuters

Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russians pull back, bodies in nearby towns

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine said Saturday it has regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops retreating from around the capital and Chernigiv city, as evidence emerged of possible civilian killings in areas the invading forces have been occupying.

AFP

Ukrainian children used as ‘human shields’ near Kyiv, say witness reports

Horrifying accounts tell of Russian soldiers placing children on tanks to protect their vehicles when moving

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Bodies in town near Kyiv as Russia makes partial retreat

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine said Saturday Russian forces were making a "rapid retreat" from around the capital Kyiv and the city of Chernigiv, as evidence emerged of possible civilian killings in areas they have been occupying.

AFP

Russian troops ‘hurl stun grenades’ at Ukrainian protesters in occupied Enerhodar

Russian troops have violently dispersed a pro-Ukraine rally being held in the occupied town of Enerhodar and detained some participants, local authorities said.

Evening Standard

‘Every kindergarten is a grave’: Survivors of Mariupol siege reveal the darkest horrors of Putin’s war

Tens of thousands of people are trapped in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which has become a grim symbol of Russia’s brutal conflict. Those who fled to nearby Zaporizhzhia tell Bel Trew about the starvation, slaughter, and graves being dug across parks, gardens, and schools

The Independent UK

Russia retreats in northern Ukraine as Red Cross heads for Mariupol

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine on Saturday said Russian forces were making a "rapid retreat" from northern areas around the capital Kyiv and the city of Chernigiv as the Red Cross prepared for a fresh evacuation effort from the besieged southern port of Mariupol.

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Red Cross evacuation convoy struggling to reach Mariupol

The convoy is "spending the night en route to Mariupol and are yet to reach the city."

Axios

Russia pulls back from north as Red Cross pushes Mariupol rescue

Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine on Saturday said Russian forces were making a "rapid retreat" from northern areas around the capital Kyiv and the city of Chernigiv as the Red Cross prepared for a fresh evacuation effort from the besieged southern port of Mariupol.

AFP

Red Cross convoy heads again for Mariupol

As Russia appears to be readying new attacks in Ukraine’s southeast, a Red Cross convoy will again try to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol.

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Red Cross convoy to try again in Mariupol

As Russia appears to be readying new attacks in Ukraine’s southeast, a Red Cross convoy will again try to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol.

Crikey

Ukraine claims control over Kyiv region as Russia looks east

Ukraine said on Saturday its forces had seized back all areas around Kyiv, claiming complete control of the capital region for the first time since Russia launched the invasion.

Reuters

‘The relief is immense’: Buses rescue thousands of Mariupol civilians as Russia accused of blocking evacuation

Civilians who managed to flee devastated city tell The Independent their hometown is ‘utterly destroyed’

The Independent UK

Russia ‘loses nearly 18,000 troops’ as Ukraine ‘retakes’ town of Bucha

A Ukrainian military spokesman said there were currently insufficient Russian troops to attack Kyiv

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The Independent UK

Mariupol evacuation hopes dashed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking promises

About 170,000 people estimated to be trapped in besieged city under relentless bombardment

Reuters

Red Cross convoy heading to Mariupol unable to proceed, turns back - ICRC

A Red Cross convoy travelling to the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to evacuate civilians has turned around, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday, saying it had become impossible to proceed.

Al Jazeera

Mariupol evacuation up in the air amid questions over destination

Red Cross says teams heading to besieged city but needs concrete agreements on where civilians would be escorted to.

Reuters

Red Cross teams on way to Mariupol, but without aid

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is sending teams to the besieged port city of Mariupol and is "hopeful" that evacuations of thousands of civilians can begin on Friday, a spokesperson said at a press briefing.

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AFP

Russia forces regrouping to attack south, Ukraine president warns

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia is consolidating and preparing "powerful strikes" in the country's south, including besieged Mariupol, where a new attempt will be made Friday to evacuate civilians from the devastated city.

The Guardian - UK

White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened

Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders

Evening Standard

Ukraine war: Angelina Jolie visits Ukrainian child refugees in Rome

Of the 1,232 people killed the UN estimates 58 children have died while 81 have also been injured since the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Mariupol: Convoy of 45 aid buses departs to rescue citizens

Officials have warned thousands have been forcibly removed and detained by Russian forces

Crikey

Ukraine expects Russian assault in east

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east as Moscow’s attention shifts from the capital Kyiv.

AFP

Ukraine in 'desperately important' rescue bid for besieged city

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Kyiv said Thursday it was sending dozens of buses to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol after a Russian ceasefire announcement, as the international Red Cross said it was ready to lead the "desperately important" operation.

Reuters

Ukraine wants Red Cross cooperation on Ukrainians relocated to Russia

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Thursday he was working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the return of Ukrainians who have been "abducted or forcibly relocated" to Russia.

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