Evacuations take place from Sumy, Mariupol and other cities; Ukrainian forces are counter-attacking in some areas, its government claimsFull report: buses begin leaving two cities in fresh evacuation effortTwo children among at least 21 killed in Sumy airstrikes, officials sayRussian army loses second leading general in a weekWhat we know on day 13 of the Russian invasionTell us: how have you been affected by the situation in Ukraine?Stoock markets have been struggling again today with no sign of any let up in the adverse economic impact of the war.Brent crude is on the rise again – up 2.48% to $126.26 – after see-sawing violently yesterday when it touched almost $140. Griffiths urged all sides to ensure that civilians, homes and infrastructure in Ukraine were safeguarded.“This includes allowing safe passage for civilians to leave areas of active hostilities on a voluntary basis, in the direction they choose,” he said, after Ukraine rejected an earlier deal that would only allow its civilians to evacuate into Russia or Belarus.The meeting came as Ukraine and Russia seek an agreement on creating “humanitarian corridors” out of pummelled cities, as the civilian toll from the Russian assault mounts. Continue reading…
Evacuations take place from Sumy, Mariupol and other cities; Ukrainian forces are counter-attacking in some areas, its government claims
- Full report: buses begin leaving two cities in fresh evacuation effort
- Two children among at least 21 killed in Sumy airstrikes, officials say
- Russian army loses second leading general in a week
- What we know on day 13 of the Russian invasion
- Tell us: how have you been affected by the situation in Ukraine?
Stoock markets have been struggling again today with no sign of any let up in the adverse economic impact of the war.
Brent crude is on the rise again – up 2.48% to $126.26 – after see-sawing violently yesterday when it touched almost $140.
Griffiths urged all sides to ensure that civilians, homes and infrastructure in Ukraine were safeguarded.
“This includes allowing safe passage for civilians to leave areas of active hostilities on a voluntary basis, in the direction they choose,” he said, after Ukraine rejected an earlier deal that would only allow its civilians to evacuate into Russia or Belarus.
The meeting came as Ukraine and Russia seek an agreement on creating “humanitarian corridors” out of pummelled cities, as the civilian toll from the Russian assault mounts.