Latest Ukraine updates
In the key city, ceasefire fails with allegations of violations by both Russia and Ukraine; according to Ukraine-Russia news.
On the strategic port city, Russia resumes its offensive of Mariupol, after a temporary ceasefire failed with allegations of violations by both sides. Russia’s flagship airline Aeroflot stated that from March 8, it will suspend all its international flights except Belarus, amid Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Citing a new law, multiple news outlets say they will pause their work inside Russia, which could mean jail for those found to be intentionally spreading “fake” news. According to the United Nations statement, more than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine to adjacent countries.
In Ukraine, hundreds of students trapped Sumy amid shelling
In the northeastern Ukrainian city, at least 1,500 foreign; students have trapped Sumy, as shelling from the Russian army continues for the tenth day after humanitarian corridors failed to materialize. In her university hostel, Shivangi Shibu, a 25-year-old medical student from India by the sound of shelling, was woken up at dawn on Saturday.
Almost 11,500 Turkish citizens evacuated, stated by Minister.
Since Russia launched a war on its neighbor Turkey has evacuated 11,496 citizens from Ukraine; the Turkish foreign minister told. On Saturday, further 273 Turkish people left Ukraine, Mevlut Cavusoglu Stated on Twitter.
In New York, Protests in solidarity with Ukraine
In New York City, hundreds of people rallied Times Square to show solidarity with Ukraine. At the afternoon demonstration, many attendees were waving Ukrainian flags or draping the flag around their shoulders.
A no-fly zone, others brought signs decrying Russian leader Putin or calling for to be imposed over Ukraine.
UN declared to scaled-up humanitarian efforts
To help both, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the United Nations is committed to scaling up its humanitarian operations for those who have stayed in Ukraine and the millions who have escaped. For further details kindly, hit on the link.
