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At least eight people were reportedly killed in an attack on a shopping center in Kiev.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Olexi Reznikov said: The Russian invasion of Ukraine was “state terrorism” and will continue to expand attacks to other countries.
Reznikov made the remarks during a March 21 meeting with Britain’s Defense Minister Ben Wallace in London, saying that at least 150 Ukrainian children have died since Russia’s arrival. invasion of ukraine More than 400 schools and kindergartens, including 110 hospitals, were destroyed.
He said “thousands of civilians” had lost their lives. And it is not known how many are still trapped beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings.”
“This is sabotage by the state. This is a reason to stop the Russian government. because it will expand and will attack other countries as well,” said Mr Reznikov.
However, the Ukrainian defense minister did not mention the evidence citing his allegations. Russia denies targeting civilians
Mr Reznikov said Since the war began Ukrainian soldiers have destroyed nearly 500 Russian tanks and more than 1,500 armored combat vehicles, in some cases using weapons the UK has supplied to Ukraine.
“We are extremely grateful that this year England was the first nation to provide us with heavy weapons that enhance our self-defense capabilities. Your role is special. Your courage and determination are very different from the passivity of some countries.”
Kiev announces a new round of curfew
The mayor of Kiev has announced a new ban on people leaving their homes from 8:00 p.m. on March 21 to 7:00 a.m. on March 23 local time. After having announced a curfew last week.
The announcement came following several areas in Kiev were hit by deadly attacks on the night of March 20, including several houses. and a department store in the northwest of the city. which resulted in the deaths of 8 people.
In addition, there are several reports that Russian soldiers fire on protesters of aggression in Kherson. As a result, many people were injured.
Images posted on social media show residents protesting the Russian aggression on a city square. Before there were pictures of people running away as gunfire rang out.
Kherson is one of several large cities captured by the Russian army. And since the beginning of March, people have protested once morest the Russian occupation.
Mariupol did not surrender.
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Residents of Mariupol walk past a tank with the symbol Z, which represents support for Russia.
Mariupol port city in southern Ukraine. refusing to surrender to Russian forces After receiving an offer to lay down arms in exchange for opening a safe passage for more than 300,000 civilians to evacuate the city.
After more than three weeks of besieging the highly strategic city of Mariupol, Russian forces gave Mariupol a political ultimatum to stop fighting and disarm before 5 a.m. today. 21 March) Moscow time Then the Russian side will open a humanitarian corridor to civilians. including the Ukrainian Armed Forces and “Foreign mercenaries” can leave the city. Both will transport food and other humanitarian aid into the city. When all the mines along the roads have been cleared
However, the deadline had passed. The forces that guard the city of Mariupol did not surrender as Russia demanded. The Ukrainian online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda quoted Deputy Prime Minister Irina Wereshchuk as saying: “There will be absolutely no discussion of surrendering or disarming.”
Mr. Peoter Andriyuchenko An adviser to the mayor of Mariupol told the BBC: The offer of humanitarian aid from Russia is unreliable. “So we don’t stop defending ourselves. we will fight till the end Even if there is only the last soldier left.”
Andriyushenko also confirmed the news reports that Russian soldiers forced at least 4,000 Mariupol residents to cross the border into Russia’s Rostov region. The residents of these cities are involuntary and do not have passports with them.
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“When Russia talks regarding opening a humanitarian corridor How do they actually do it? It’s only forcing our people to Russia,” said Andriyushenko.
The United Nations stated that Russia’s war of aggression has displaced more than 10 million Ukrainians, including migrants fleeing fighting to other cities and countries.
Zelensky insists on continuing talks with Russia But Vonnato was accepted as a member.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN on Sunday March 20 he was ready to hold talks directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the talks were “unrealistic”. It was the only way to end the war. But if peace talks fail, it means “World War III”.
However, Mr Zelensky emphasized that He might not accept an offer that would deprive Ukraine of its territorial integrity. It also implied that Ukraine still wanted to join NATO. Although he previously stated that ready to abandon such intentions at the request of Russia
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“If Ukraine is a member of NATO The war wouldn’t have happened. If NATO members are ready to see us as allies in the same group. Do so urgently. because people are dying every day,” the Ukrainian leader said.
Previously, Mr. Zelenski, who was of Jewish descent. addressed online to the Israeli parliament. The Ukrainian leader urged Israel to abandon its neutral stance once morest Russian aggression. and quoted the words of the late Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, saying: “We intend to live. But the neighbors wanted to see us die.”
Zelensky also appealed to Israel for military assistance. It pointed out that Israel’s defenses once morest airstrikes are the best in the world. “You can help our people. It will definitely save the lives of Ukrainians.”
Later in a video message addressed to Ukrainians Zelensky said the Israeli prime minister was trying to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. It may be held in Jerusalem.
“This is the most suitable place to seek peace. If possible,” said Zelensky.
