Breaking news: While Russia’s invasion operation in Ukraine continues with all its violence on the 22nd day, clashes and Russian bombardments continue. In Mariupol, one of the cities where the war was most severe, a theater hall where civilians were hiding was bombed by Russian planes last night. In the statement made by Ukraine, it was stated that there were dead and injured, but the exact number was not given. In addition, it was reported that the Ukrainian mayor, who was kidnapped recently, was taken back against the captured soldiers.
Here are the last minute developments from the war zone…
‘CHILDREN’ WRITTEN ON THE BUILDING BOMBED BY RUSSIA
In the statement made by the Mariupol City Council of Ukraine, it was noted that Russian planes bombarded the Mariupol Drama Theater, where hundreds of civilians were hiding, and it was emphasized that the number of those who died in the attack could not be determined yet. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba also described the Russian attack as a war crime on his Twitter account. He shared photos of the theater building. In the satellite photos taken earlier in the week, the word “CHILDREN” in Russian was striking around the building.
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THE MAYOR IS RELEASED
It has been reported that Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov, who was released yesterday after being kidnapped by the Russian army in Ukraine, where Russia waged war, was replaced with 9 Russian soldiers captured during the war in order to be released. Press Spokesperson of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Daria Zarivnaya said, “Ivan Fedorov was released from Russian captivity. For him, Russia took 9 soldiers born in 2002-2003. These are actually children.” he said.
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DISCLOSURE OF NEGOTIATION FROM ZELENSKY
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that his priorities in negotiations with Russia on the war in Ukraine are ending the conflict, guarantees of security, restoration of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
RESPONSE FROM KREMLIN TO BIDEN
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov reacted to US President Joe Biden’s characterization of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “war criminal”. In a statement to reporters, Peskov stated that hundreds of thousands of people were killed by the bombs of the USA worldwide and said, “We find such statements of US President Biden unacceptable and unforgivable.” used the expressions.
FROM BIDEN TO PUTIN: WAR CITIZENS
US President Joe Biden to Russian President Vladimir Putin: “He’s a war criminal.” used the phrase.