Russia Ukraine War Crisis Live:
Presidential ally Vladimir Putin has said Russian troops will seize the last stronghold of the struggle in the besieged port city of Mariupol on Thursday, after Ukraine lifted talks to remove troops and civilians there. “Before lunch, or after lunch, Azovstal will be under full control of the Russian Federation,” said Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Russian Republic of Chechnya, whose troops are deployed to Ukraine, speaking of the steel industry.
President Joe Biden will announce plans to send more military aid to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion, according to a US official. The official told the AP that Biden would deliver a speech on Thursday morning at the White House outlining his plans to build on the US $ 2.6 billion military aid plan that Ukraine has already approved. The new package is expected to match the size and Biden package of USD 800 million announced last week. It includes the much-needed heavy weapons and ammunition of Ukrainian troops in the growing Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
According to data collected by the organization, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday said more than five million people had fled Ukraine since the Russian offensive began, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres wants a four-day ceasefire in Ukraine, from Thursday to coincide with the celebration of the Holy Orthodox Church. Noting that the Orthodox Easter is coming amid Russia’s strong offensive in eastern Ukraine, a UN official said on Tuesday the need for a “temporary suspension” was urgent.
Russia now controls 80 percent of the Luhansk region
The governor of Luhansk said that Russian troops now control 80 percent of the region, which is one of the two provinces that make up Donbas in eastern Ukraine.
Gov. Serhiy Haidai said the Russian people, who renewed their attacks this week in eastern and southern Ukraine, intensified their attacks in the Luhansk region. After capturing Kreminna, Hadaii said the Russians were now threatening the cities of Rubizhne and Popasna and urged all citizens to leave immediately. (AP)
Joe Biden is about to announce new Ukrainian military aid
President Joe Biden will announce plans to send more military aid to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion, according to a US official.
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said Biden would deliver a speech Thursday morning at the White House outlining his plans to build on the $ 2.6 billion military aid package. Ukraine.
The new package is expected to match the size and Biden package of USD 800 million announced last week. It includes the much-needed heavy weapons and ammunition of Ukrainian troops in the growing Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. (AP)
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