Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which started on February 24, continues, upon the instruction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Although there are news of a ceasefire from time to time from the region and negotiations are carried out between the parties, hot conflicts continue on the territory of Ukraine. While the Russian forces have captured some cities of Ukraine, the Ukrainians continue their resistance and try to take the cities back from Russian control. Finally, İrpin, one of the hot spots in the region, was added to the cities recaptured from the Russian army.
Irpin Governor Aleksandr Markushin announced that the control of the city was fully taken over by the Ukrainian forces. Governor Markuşin, who shared a video on his Telegram account, used the following statements:
“We have good news today. Irpin has been liberated. We know that there will be more attacks on our city, we will defend it bravely.”
Irpin has a critical importance due to its close location to the capital of Ukraine, Kiev. It was reported that the city was captured by the Russian forces, which continued their advance on the territory of Ukraine.
Evacuation of civilians continues in Irpin.
CALL FOR A ceasefire from the UN
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters at the UN Headquarters that war has claimed the lives of thousands, displaced 10 million people, systematically destroyed infrastructures and caused food and energy prices to skyrocket around the world.
Noting that this humanitarian tragedy cannot be resolved with humanitarian aid, Guterres said, “I call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire for progress in serious political negotiations.” said.
Guterres stated that the UN is looking for ways to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire with Russia and Ukraine, adding that the cessation of conflicts will allow the delivery of basic humanitarian aid and that a humanitarian ceasefire will save many lives.
The Secretary General added that he did not want to even imagine the possibility of a nuclear, biological and chemical war. (AA)