The Latest Breaking News from Mariupol

‘All options on the table’ if chemical weapons used in Ukraine, UK warns Putin

The UK and allies are urgently seeking to clarify whether claims of a chemical attack are true

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022

Russia accused of using chemical weapons on Mariupol after ‘unknown substance causes respiratory problems’

UK and US say they are working to verify details of alleged use of chemical weapons in Mariupol

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine Braces for Fall of Mariupol to Russia

Russia was poised Monday to take the strategic city of Mariupol and unleash a massive offensive in eastern Ukraine, as fresh diplomatic efforts with Moscow to broker a peace offered little hope of de-escalation. With the war grinding toward its seventh week, Austria's leader said he had raised alleged Russian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022

Mayor: More than 10,000 civilians dead in Ukraine port city

The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol says more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city and the full death toll could surpass twice that number

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine news - live: Claims Russia unleashed chemical weapon attack on Mariupol probed by West

Volodymyr Zelensky taking threat of potential chemical weapons attack ‘seriously’

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Putin's top ally in Ukraine arrested, say authorities

Ukraine on Tuesday said it arrested the Kremlin's most prominent ally in the country as Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his strongest signal yet the war will grind on, warning peace talks were at a dead end.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 48 of the invasion

Unconfirmed reports of Russia using chemical weapons in Mariupol, where Ukrainian authorities say more than 10,000 civilians have been killed

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russia could use chemical weapons, calls for more sanctions to be imposed

In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of Russia's "possible use" of chemical weapons, as unconfirmed reports emerge suggesting they have already been used in Mariupol.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Mariupol’s last defenders braced for ‘death or capture’ as ‘ammunition runs low’

Post on brigade’s Facebook page says troops preparing for ‘ultimate battle’

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Liz Truss to hold Putin's 'regime to account' if chemical weapons used

Government 'working urgently with partners to verify details'

Wales Online · Apr 12, 2022