Ukrainian leaders accused Russia of 15 rescue workers were arrested and drivers A humanitarian convoy trying to get much-needed food and other supplies to the bloodstained port city of Mariupol which also Came under the navy attack weeks later of air And wild strikes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky estimated that 100,000 civilians would survive in Mariupol, Mashhad of Some of The worst devastation of the war, as Russia has been pressing for nearly a month offensive bombing cities and towns. those made He. She out torn description city.
“They bombed us for The past 20 days,” said 39-year- old Victoria Totsen, who They fled to Poland. “During the last Five days the planes were flying over us every five seconds and throwing bombs everywhere – on Residential buildings and kindergartens, art Schools are everywhere.”
Zelenskyy, speaking late on Tuesday in His video night speech to his nation, he accused the Russian forces of Aid convoy cut off despite approval of the next route of time.
“We are trying to organize stable humanitarian corridors for Residents of Mariupol, but almost all of them of Unfortunately, our attempts were thwarted by the Russian occupiers with bombing or deliberate terror, Zelensky said.
The Red Cross confirmed that a humanitarian aid convoy was trying to reach city He was not able to login.
The convoy attempted to deliver aid in the form of ships belonging to the Russian Navy joined in What were the weeks of Russian air and ground strikes on Mariupol, US officials said.
a senior we defense officialspeak on condition of Anonymity give Russian ships said the Pentagon assessment in the sea of Azov added to the bombing of Mariupol. The official He said there were about seven Russian ships in who – which areaincluding a minesweeper and a couple of landing ships.
the hands of one An exhausted Mariupol survivor shook when she arrived by train in the West city of group.
“There is no connection with The world. We can’t ask for helpJulia Kritska said, who Volunteers helped make this happen out with she has husband And the son. “People don’t even have water there.”
It is scheduled to US President Joe Biden head to Europe for Emergency NATO summit Thursday on Russia invasion and an increasingly hostile attitude toward the West, as NATO members and other European allies work to bolster their defences.
Biden travels to Brussels and Poland that received more More than two million Ukrainian refugees since February 24 invasion. It is expected that he will seek and announce the continuation of unity between the Western allies more Penalties in punishment series of economic and financial Penalties on Russia.
Requested on CNN What Russian President Vladimir Putin has achieved in Kremlin spokesman in Ukraine Dmitry Peskov said: “Well, first of Not yet. Not yet achieved.” But he insisted that military The process was going “accurately in According with The plans and purposes previously identified.
Putin’s goals remain To get rid of The military Ability of Ukraine “and”ensure that Ukraine changes From an anti-Russian center to a neutral country.
In the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, explosions and bursts of Shake city shooting and heavy artillery fire It can be heard from the northwest, where Russia has sought to encircle and capture many of of suburbs of the capital.
This week, the Ukrainian forces took back one from the suburbs cityMakarev, but partially lost three suburbs of northwestern Ukraine defense Ministry said.
Video posted By the Ukrainian police showed them to survey the damage in Makariv, including to the town police station, which an officer took direct hit on its surface. the police passed destroyed Apartment buildings along a road filled with bombardment. The city seemed almost deserted.
western officialspeak on condition of Anonymity for discussion military Ratings, said the Ukrainian resistance brought a lot of Russia’s advance was halted but he did not send Moscow’s forces into retreat.
“We’ve seen indications that the Ukrainians are moving a little bit more on The offensive Now, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters separately in Washington. He said that this was especially true in Southern Ukraine, including near Kherson, where they “tried to restore territory.”
Russia is much stronger and bigger military many west military experts warning against blind trust in Ukraine long-term Prospect. Russia practice in past wars in Chechnya and Syria had to grind down resistance with Raids destroyed cities, killed countless civilians, and sent millions escape.
But the Russian forces appeared unprepared and often performed poorly against Ukrainian resistance.
The United States estimates that Russia lost a little more from 10% of Overall combat The ability that she had in start of The fight, including troops, tanks and other gear.
Western officials say so do Russian forces facing Serious deficiency of Food, fuel and cold weather gearleaving some soldiers He suffers from frostbite.
The invasion has led more from 10 million people from others homesAlmost quarter of Ukraine populationaccording to the United Nations.
in thousands of The civilians are believed to have died. Estimates of Russian military Losses vary widely, but even conservative Figures by Western officials in Low thousands.
Putin’s forces facing Unexpectedly strong resistance left pile of Ground forces in Moscow miles from the center of KyivAnd they’re slowing down progress on Obvious efforts to cut off fighters in Eastern Ukraine. The Russians are increasingly focused air power and artillery on Cities of Ukraine and civilians.
Talks about ending the fighting continued by video. Zelensky said the negotiations with Russia is goingstep by stepbut they’re going forward. “
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had seen progress in Negotiation.
From my outreach with various actors and items of diplomat progress they enter view on many of key issues, and the gains are sufficient to end hostilities now, he said. He did not give details.
The West official, however, said that there were no indications that Moscow was ready to make concessions.
In the last update From Mariupol officials, they said on March 15 that at least 2,300 people he died in the siege. accounts from city suggest the true The death toll is much higher with Unassembled corpses. Air raids over The past week destroyed theater and art The school where many civilians were sheltering.
Zelensky, in He said his title more from 7000 people Evacuated from Mariupol on Tuesday. those who remain He suffers “in Inhuman conditions, under a full Siege, without food, without water, without medicine and under constant bombardment and constant bombardment.”
Before the war 430,000 people Live in Mariupol.
crouching on the sea of Azov, Mariupol is a very important port for Ukraine is located along a stretch of The lands between Russia and Crimea. break the siege city off from the sea and allowed Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimea.
it’s not clear how a lot of The city Russia bear, with Residents flee, saying the fighting continues street by street.
Besides the terrible human toll, the war shook post-cold War global Security consensus, compromised world supply of key Crops and raised concerns can set off nuclear accident.
Take the United Nations up decisions on Ukraine crisis
The United Nations will face Three decisions Wednesday on The deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided call for a vote on Security Council resolution that is not mentioned in it of it’s a attack on her younger neighbour.
The General Assembly is to be held start Considering two competing resolutions on Wednesday morning – one With the support of Ukraine and Western countries that make clear Russia responsible for The escalating humanitarian crisis and another sponsored by South Africa do not mention Russia.
Security Council will vote on The third Russia-sponsored resolution was widely criticized for No reference to her invasion of Ukraine. Russia abolished the council vote on the scale last Friday, as diplomats predicted a crushing defeat, with Many abstained and very few “yes” votes When you need at least nine for approval along with not overrule.
Russia’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, told reporters Tuesday that Russia has now requested it for a vote Wednesday. It was scheduled to be held after the Security Council session scheduled for Wednesday morning on its cooperation with League of Arab States.
If Western countries don’t do this, Polyansky said support The Russian decision will be a “reflection”. of Their hypocrisy” and their refusal support A purely humanitarian action “without any politicization”, just like Other humanitarian decisions taken by the 15-member council.
US Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield responded by saying that Russia canceled on Friday vote on His decision ‘because they know they don’t have support for This decision. “She said there is not yet support.
France and Mexico decided to submit their humanitarian resolution to the General Assembly, which is composed of 193 members after Russia made clear After two weeks of Negotiation in The Security Council said it would veto their project. that makes clear Aid crisis result of Russia invasion of Ukraine.
Sent a letter to the president of the association on Monday from Monday countries Another 20 asked, including Ukraine and the United States for Resumption of General Assembly special session on Wednesday to put the decision on a vote.
South Africa on On Monday, a rival draft resolution similar to the Russian text before the Security Council was circulated but was not mentioned of Russian aggression. Sent to the General Assembly on Tuesday.
Project South Africa Calling for Immediate stop of Hostilities ‘as a first step in Mitigating the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and encouraging “political dialogue, negotiations, mediation and other peaceful means aimed at achieving lasting peace.”
According to the speakers list The Associated Press (AP) got 61 on Tuesday night countries Plan to address the assembly on Subject. This means that vote can take place Wednesday or Thursday evening.
The first Two of the speakers were from Ukraine, to present the Western-backed resolution it supported and helped craft, and South Africa,
Unlike Security Council resolutions, General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, but there is no veto and they have influence. in reflect international Opinion.
The US ambassador said supporters of The French-Mexican decision was hoping to get the same vote for Draft in the name of for Resolution adopted by the council on March 2 demands an immediate halt to Russia military Action in Ukraine and the withdrawal of All her strength. This Resolution 141-5 was passed, with 35 members abstained, and supporters hailed it as a demonstration of Russia global isolation.
“Russia is the aggressor here and it is totally unreasonable.” for Russia to think that they can put forward “A humanitarian decision,” said Thomas Greenfield. “What Russia needs is to stop the fighting. It must stop.” killing Ukrainians. It must stop attacking and coercing civilians people from others homes And the creating humanitarian crisis.
Repeats the French-Mexican draft resolution on 2 March demand for Russia to stop immediately military offensive in Ukraine withdraws all its forces and demands protection for All civilians and infrastructure are indispensable to their survival.
The draft resolution denounces the “grave humanitarian consequences”. of Russian aggression against Ukraine which says “We are on an scale international community I have not seen in Europe in decades.” And regrets Russia’s bombing, air strikes and “siege.” of densely populated cities, especially the south city of Mariupol.
The proposed resolution strongly condemns attacks against civilians and “civilian objects,” including evacuation convoys, and demands all parties “to protect civilians fleeing armed conflict and violence.” It requires as well without hindrance access for Relief workers, including transportation, supplies and equipment.
The proposed Russian humanitarian draft resolution, which was circulated a day later by France and Mexico announced They will submit their draft to the General Assembly, it does not refer to war at all. He. She just calls for protection of civilians”in Fragile states and safe passage for humanitarian aid and people She is trying to leave Ukraine.
She supports Guterres. call for dialogue negotiations and urges a negotiating moratoriumfire To evacuate “all civilians” quickly. Guterres demanded an end to his “futile war”.
Even if Mariupol falls, Ukraine cannot be occupied city by city street by street house By house he said “This war cannot be won. Sooner or later, you will have to move From battlefield to the peace table. This is inevitable.”
Russia project as well says there “need for the parties concerned to agree on humanitarian pauses to this end,” with the parties never specified concerned.
Ukrainian leaders accused Russia of 15 rescue workers were arrested and drivers A humanitarian convoy trying to get much-needed food and other supplies to the bloodstained port city of Mariupol which also Came under the navy attack weeks later of air And wild strikes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky estimated that 100,000 civilians would survive in Mariupol, Mashhad of Some of The worst devastation of the war, as Russia has been pressing for nearly a month offensive bombing cities and towns. those made He. She out torn description city.
“They bombed us for The past 20 days,” said 39-year- old Victoria Totsen, who They fled to Poland. “During the last Five days the planes were flying over us every five seconds and throwing bombs everywhere – on Residential buildings and kindergartens, art Schools are everywhere.”
Zelenskyy, speaking late on Tuesday in His video night speech to his nation, he accused the Russian forces of Aid convoy cut off despite approval of the next route of time.
“We are trying to organize stable humanitarian corridors for Residents of Mariupol, but almost all of them of Unfortunately, our attempts were thwarted by the Russian occupiers with bombing or deliberate terror, Zelensky said.
The Red Cross confirmed that a humanitarian aid convoy was trying to reach city He was not able to login.
The convoy attempted to deliver aid in the form of ships belonging to the Russian Navy joined in What were the weeks of Russian air and ground strikes on Mariupol, US officials said.
a senior we defense officialspeak on condition of Anonymity give Russian ships said the Pentagon assessment in the sea of Azov added to the bombing of Mariupol. The official He said there were about seven Russian ships in who – which areaincluding a minesweeper and a couple of landing ships.
the hands of one An exhausted Mariupol survivor shook when she arrived by train in the West city of group.
“There is no connection with The world. We can’t ask for helpJulia Kritska said, who Volunteers helped make this happen out with she has husband And the son. “People don’t even have water there.”
It is scheduled to US President Joe Biden head to Europe for Emergency NATO summit Thursday on Russia invasion and an increasingly hostile attitude toward the West, as NATO members and other European allies work to bolster their defences.
Biden travels to Brussels and Poland that received more More than two million Ukrainian refugees since February 24 invasion. It is expected that he will seek and announce the continuation of unity between the Western allies more Penalties in punishment series of economic and financial Penalties on Russia.
Requested on CNN What Russian President Vladimir Putin has achieved in Kremlin spokesman in Ukraine Dmitry Peskov said: “Well, first of Not yet. Not yet achieved.” But he insisted that military The process was going “accurately in According with The plans and purposes previously identified.
Putin’s goals remain To get rid of The military Ability of Ukraine “and”ensure that Ukraine changes From an anti-Russian center to a neutral country.
In the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, explosions and bursts of Shake city shooting and heavy artillery fire It can be heard from the northwest, where Russia has sought to encircle and capture many of of suburbs of the capital.
This week, the Ukrainian forces took back one from the suburbs cityMakarev, but partially lost three suburbs of northwestern Ukraine defense Ministry said.
Video posted By the Ukrainian police showed them to survey the damage in Makariv, including to the town police station, which an officer took direct hit on its surface. the police passed destroyed Apartment buildings along a road filled with bombardment. The city seemed almost deserted.
western officialspeak on condition of Anonymity for discussion military Ratings, said the Ukrainian resistance brought a lot of Russia’s advance was halted but he did not send Moscow’s forces into retreat.
“We’ve seen indications that the Ukrainians are moving a little bit more on The offensive Now, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters separately in Washington. He said that this was especially true in Southern Ukraine, including near Kherson, where they “tried to restore territory.”
Russia is much stronger and bigger military many west military experts warning against blind trust in Ukraine long-term Prospect. Russia practice in past wars in Chechnya and Syria had to grind down resistance with Raids destroyed cities, killed countless civilians, and sent millions escape.
But the Russian forces appeared unprepared and often performed poorly against Ukrainian resistance.
The United States estimates that Russia lost a little more from 10% of Overall combat The ability that she had in start of The fight, including troops, tanks and other gear.
Western officials say so do Russian forces facing Serious deficiency of Food, fuel and cold weather gearleaving some soldiers He suffers from frostbite.
The invasion has led more from 10 million people from others homesAlmost quarter of Ukraine populationaccording to the United Nations.
in thousands of The civilians are believed to have died. Estimates of Russian military Losses vary widely, but even conservative Figures by Western officials in Low thousands.
Putin’s forces facing Unexpectedly strong resistance left pile of Ground forces in Moscow miles from the center of KyivAnd they’re slowing down progress on Obvious efforts to cut off fighters in Eastern Ukraine. The Russians are increasingly focused air power and artillery on Cities of Ukraine and civilians.
Talks about ending the fighting continued by video. Zelensky said the negotiations with Russia is goingstep by stepbut they’re going forward. “
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had seen progress in Negotiation.
From my outreach with various actors and items of diplomat progress they enter view on many of key issues, and the gains are sufficient to end hostilities now, he said. He did not give details.
The West official, however, said that there were no indications that Moscow was ready to make concessions.
In the last update From Mariupol officials, they said on March 15 that at least 2,300 people he died in the siege. accounts from city suggest the true The death toll is much higher with Unassembled corpses. Air raids over The past week destroyed theater and art The school where many civilians were sheltering.
Zelensky, in He said his title more from 7000 people Evacuated from Mariupol on Tuesday. those who remain He suffers “in Inhuman conditions, under a full Siege, without food, without water, without medicine and under constant bombardment and constant bombardment.”
Before the war 430,000 people Live in Mariupol.
crouching on the sea of Azov, Mariupol is a very important port for Ukraine is located along a stretch of The lands between Russia and Crimea. break the siege city off from the sea and allowed Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimea.
it’s not clear how a lot of The city Russia bear, with Residents flee, saying the fighting continues street by street.
Besides the terrible human toll, the war shook post-cold War global Security consensus, compromised world supply of key Crops and raised concerns can set off nuclear accident.
Take the United Nations up decisions on Ukraine crisis
The United Nations will face Three decisions Wednesday on The deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided call for a vote on Security Council resolution that is not mentioned in it of it’s a attack on her younger neighbour.
The General Assembly is to be held start Considering two competing resolutions on Wednesday morning – one With the support of Ukraine and Western countries that make clear Russia responsible for The escalating humanitarian crisis and another sponsored by South Africa do not mention Russia.
Security Council will vote on The third Russia-sponsored resolution was widely criticized for No reference to her invasion of Ukraine. Russia abolished the council vote on the scale last Friday, as diplomats predicted a crushing defeat, with Many abstained and very few “yes” votes When you need at least nine for approval along with not overrule.
Russia’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, told reporters Tuesday that Russia has now requested it for a vote Wednesday. It was scheduled to be held after the Security Council session scheduled for Wednesday morning on its cooperation with League of Arab States.
If Western countries don’t do this, Polyansky said support The Russian decision will be a “reflection”. of Their hypocrisy” and their refusal support A purely humanitarian action “without any politicization”, just like Other humanitarian decisions taken by the 15-member council.
US Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield responded by saying that Russia canceled on Friday vote on His decision ‘because they know they don’t have support for This decision. “She said there is not yet support.
France and Mexico decided to submit their humanitarian resolution to the General Assembly, which is composed of 193 members after Russia made clear After two weeks of Negotiation in The Security Council said it would veto their project. that makes clear Aid crisis result of Russia invasion of Ukraine.
Sent a letter to the president of the association on Monday from Monday countries Another 20 asked, including Ukraine and the United States for Resumption of General Assembly special session on Wednesday to put the decision on a vote.
South Africa on On Monday, a rival draft resolution similar to the Russian text before the Security Council was circulated but was not mentioned of Russian aggression. Sent to the General Assembly on Tuesday.
Project South Africa Calling for Immediate stop of Hostilities ‘as a first step in Mitigating the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and encouraging “political dialogue, negotiations, mediation and other peaceful means aimed at achieving lasting peace.”
According to the speakers list The Associated Press (AP) got 61 on Tuesday night countries Plan to address the assembly on Subject. This means that vote can take place Wednesday or Thursday evening.
The first Two of the speakers were from Ukraine, to present the Western-backed resolution it supported and helped craft, and South Africa,
Unlike Security Council resolutions, General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, but there is no veto and they have influence. in reflect international Opinion.
The US ambassador said supporters of The French-Mexican decision was hoping to get the same vote for Draft in the name of for Resolution adopted by the council on March 2 demands an immediate halt to Russia military Action in Ukraine and the withdrawal of All her strength. This Resolution 141-5 was passed, with 35 members abstained, and supporters hailed it as a demonstration of Russia global isolation.
“Russia is the aggressor here and it is totally unreasonable.” for Russia to think that they can put forward “A humanitarian decision,” said Thomas Greenfield. “What Russia needs is to stop the fighting. It must stop.” killing Ukrainians. It must stop attacking and coercing civilians people from others homes And the creating humanitarian crisis.
Repeats the French-Mexican draft resolution on 2 March demand for Russia to stop immediately military offensive in Ukraine withdraws all its forces and demands protection for All civilians and infrastructure are indispensable to their survival.
The draft resolution denounces the “grave humanitarian consequences”. of Russian aggression against Ukraine which says “We are on an scale international community I have not seen in Europe in decades.” And regrets Russia’s bombing, air strikes and “siege.” of densely populated cities, especially the south city of Mariupol.
The proposed resolution strongly condemns attacks against civilians and “civilian objects,” including evacuation convoys, and demands all parties “to protect civilians fleeing armed conflict and violence.” It requires as well without hindrance access for Relief workers, including transportation, supplies and equipment.
The proposed Russian humanitarian draft resolution, which was circulated a day later by France and Mexico announced They will submit their draft to the General Assembly, it does not refer to war at all. He. She just calls for protection of civilians”in Fragile states and safe passage for humanitarian aid and people She is trying to leave Ukraine.
She supports Guterres. call for dialogue negotiations and urges a negotiating moratoriumfire To evacuate “all civilians” quickly. Guterres demanded an end to his “futile war”.
Even if Mariupol falls, Ukraine cannot be occupied city by city street by street house By house he said “This war cannot be won. Sooner or later, you will have to move From battlefield to the peace table. This is inevitable.”
Russia project as well says there “need for the parties concerned to agree on humanitarian pauses to this end,” with the parties never specified concerned.