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Ukraine latest: Lviv explosions kill seven and wound 11 as bodies line streets of Mariupol after Russia's 'deliberate terror'

Authorities report multiple explosions in western and southern Ukraine, with seven people killed in Lviv, as Russian forces claim near full control of the strategic southern port of Mariupol following almost two months of bloody fighting.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2022

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine said Russia started an anticipated new offensive in the east while a Russian missile attack killed seven people in Lviv, the first civilian victims in the western city about 60 km (40 miles) from Poland.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2022

Ukrainian forces prepare for last-ditch defence of strategic Mariupol

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, as the last remaining forces in the strategic port of Mariupol prepared Monday for a final defence.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2022

Ukraine says Russia wants to 'destroy' Donbas, Mariupol readies final defence

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, as the last remaining forces in the strategic port of Mariupol prepared Monday for a final defence.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2022

Ukraine says Russia begins eastern offensive, missiles kill 7 in Lviv

Ukraine said on Monday Russia had started an anticipated new offensive in the east of the country while a Russian missile attack killed seven people in Lviv, the first civilian victims in the western city about 60 km (40 miles) from Poland.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2022

President Zelensky calls for quicker sanctions from West and outlines Donbas fears - full speech in English

He was speaking on the 53rd day of the Russian invasion of his country

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 54 of the invasion

Ukraine starts process to join EU, Mariupol defies demand to surrender, and second British soldier paraded on Russian TV

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022

Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy formally submitted a completed questionnaire on European Union membership to an envoy on Monday and said he believed this step would lead to his country gaining candidate status within weeks.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2022

Zelenskiy, IMF managing director discuss Ukraine's 'post-war reconstruction'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he spoke with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva about Ukraine's financial stability and the country's post-war reconstruction.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2022

Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin honours troops accused of abuses

Ukraine news from April 18: Putin praises ‘mass heroism’ of brigade accused of carrying out mass killings in Bucha.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2022