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Mariupol mayor says at least 10,000 civilians killed in Russian siege

The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol said Monday that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city, and that the death toll could surpass 20,000. Earlier Monday, Russian news agencies reported that separatist forces in eastern Ukraine had taken control city’s strategic…

France 24 · Apr 11, 2022

Ukraine morning briefing: 6am air-raid sirens wake up besieged country

Defiant Zelensky insists Putin's army are afraid of defeat and of the truth being exposed

Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022

The United Nations calls for an investigation into violence against women and children in Ukraine – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022

Ukraine girds for Russian offensive in the east

(Adds unconfirmed reports of chemical weapons use in Mariupol)

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 47 of the invasion

Zelenskiy says Mariupol death toll probably in tens of thousands; Austrian chancellor has ‘direct, open and tough talks’ with Putin

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2022

Zelensky: "Of course I’m ready to give my life for my country"

"I don’t want to make myself out to be a hero," he told CBS' "60 Minutes" in an interview airing tonight.

Axios · Apr 11, 2022

Ukrainians flee as Russian troops converge on the east and south

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military stiffened defenses Sunday against Russian assaults in the east and south as civilians continued to flee the country in vast numbers and the nation’s president framed the war as an existential threat to all of European democracy.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2022

Morning mail: federal election called, people with disabilities left out of disaster planning, top songs by soap stars

Monday: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese kick off their election campaigns. Plus: affordable autumn food

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2022

Austrian chancellor to meet Putin in Moscow

Chancellor Karl Nehammer will be the first European leader to meet Vladimir Putin since the invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2022

Why the Ukraine-Russia war is dividing the Australian Chinese community

Chinese Australians say polarised views on the invasion of Ukraine are leading to unpleasant conversations between husbands and wives, parents and children, and colleagues at work.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022