Zelensky warns of a massive troop deployment in eastern Ukraine. An ultimatum in Mariupol has passed. Few people can leave the city by bus. EU Council President Michel visits Kyiv.
- Ukraine sees itself in the east of the country with one massive Russian troop deployment confronted. “Now practically the entire combat-ready part of the Russian army is concentrated on the territory of our state and in the border areas of Russia,” the Ukrainian president warned.
- Selensky described the situation in the port city as extremely serious Mariupol. The Ukrainian commander of the remaining marines made his “possibly final appeal” to the outside world. More on this.
- According to its own statements, Ukraine has joined forces with Russia Escape corridor agreed from the heavily contested city. 6000 women, children and elderly people are to be rescued from Mariupol.
- The one announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense Fire break all around the besieged steelworks in Mariupol meanwhile expired. According to a new ultimatum from Moscow, the Ukrainian troops entrenched there should lay down their arms by 1 p.m. (CET).
- Ukraine does only fighter jet spare parts from USA obtain. The US Department of Defense has corrected information regarding an alleged delivery of fighter jets from abroad to Ukraine. The West had previously announced the delivery of heavy weapons. More on this.