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Ultimatum ignored in Mariupol as attacks intensify in east Ukraine

RUBIZHNE, Ukraine — Russia tightened its grip Wednesday around Ukraine’s last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, whose desperate defenders, holed up in underground shelters beneath a massive steel plant, pleaded for international help, declaring that they were “probably facing our last days, if not hours.”

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2022

Ultimatum ignored in Mariupol as attacks intensify in east Ukraine

RUBIZHNE, Ukraine — Russia delivered what it said was a last-chance surrender ultimatum Wednesday to Ukrainian forces in the besieged port of Mariupol, whose desperate defenders, pleading for international help, declared that they were “probably facing our last days, if not hours.”

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2022

EU Council's Michel makes surprise visit to Kyiv

European Council President Charles Michel made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, following a trip to the Ukrainian capital by the head of the EU's executive earlier this month to show support for the nation fighting a Russian invasion.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2022

More Western sanctions to hit Russia after Bucha killings

The United States, United Kingdom and the European Union are set Wednesday to impose new punishing sanctions targeting Russia including a ban on all new investment in the country after evidence of torture and killings emerged in recent days from a town outside of Kyiv

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

EU council head suggests giving asylum to Russian deserters

European Council president Charles Michel says European Union countries should think about ways to offer asylum to Russian soldiers willing to desert Ukraine battlefields

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Bucha: World reacts to ‘unbearable’ civilian killings in Ukraine

World leaders express horror at images coming out of Kyiv suburbs where dozens of bodies were found strewn on streets.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

Killing of civilians in Bucha and Kyiv condemned as ‘terrible war crime’

Europe pledges further sanctions against Russia after reports of killing of scores of unarmed Ukrainians

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022

EU accuses Russian troops of committing atrocities in Ukrainian town Bucha

The European Union on Sunday accused Russian troops of committing atrocities in the Kyiv region after the mayor of the town of Bucha said 300 residents had been killed during a month-long occupation by Russian forces.

Reuters · Apr 3, 2022

EU Accuses Russian Troops of Committing Atrocities in Ukrainian Town Bucha

The European Union on Sunday accused Russian troops of committing atrocities in the Kyiv region after the mayor of the town of Bucha said 300 residents had been killed during a month-long occupation by Russian forces. "Shocked by news of atrocities committed by Russian forces.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2022

China resists tougher Russia response at ‘frank’ summit with EU

Chinese leaders tell EU counterparts they will push for peace in Ukraine in their ‘own way’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2022