As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth weeks, listed here are the newest headlines…
• Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister rejected Russia’s demand to give up the strategic port city of Mariupol by 5am Monday morning Moscow time (4 am Monday in Mariupol). The Russian Ministry of Defence had offered to open humanitarian corridors in exchange for a give up of town. Ukraine rejected the ultimatum, saying there may be “no query of any give up.” Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that Russia dedicated struggle crimes in Mariupol, where heavy combating has now reached the centre. Earlier, the city council says an artwork school within the metropolis was attacked. About 400 folks were sheltering there.
• On Sunday, Zelensky spoke by video link to Israel’s parliament, as he continues talking with world leaders to rally global support. Speaking to Israeli MPS, he stated the time had come for Israel to select a side. He additionally recalled “The ultimate resolution of the Jewish question, saying Russia also has a final answer — about Ukraine. He in contrast what Russia is doing in Ukraine to the Nazi holocaust, saying…
“We wish to stay. Our neighbours want to see us useless.”
• But Cash to the holocaust drew swift criticism from some MPs, including Communications Minister of Israel Yoaz Hendel, who rebuked Zenelnsky on Twitter…
“We can not rewrite the history of the Holocaust, this genocide which was also dedicated in Ukraine. The struggle is terrible but comparing it to the horrors of the Holocaust and the final resolution is revolting.”
• Israel has thus far not sided with Western nations in implementing sanctions on Russia, instead opting to play as a mediator for peace. Israel has also rejected to provide army help. The Israeli PM met with Putin at the start of the invasion and the dialogue has continued. Notably, Israel maintains close relations with some Russian oligarchs who’re additionally Jewish and preserve Israeli citizenship. Meanwhile, there was widespread public assist for Ukraine among the many Israeli public.
• Pope Francis has mentioned that the “war of aggression towards Ukraine is inhuman and sacrilegious.” He made the remarks during his his Sunday Angelus handle with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, the day after her made a spontaneous go to to younger Ukrainian struggle refugees being handled in a pediatric hospital in Rome on Saturday.
“Unfortunately, the violent aggression against Ukraine does not stop, a mindless bloodbath the place every day there’s a repetition of slaughter and atrocities. There isn’t any justification for this! I plead with all those involved within the international community to really decide to ending this abhorrent warfare.”
• 10 million people have now fled their homes in Ukraine, according to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. That’s about a quarter of the Ukrainian inhabitants, because the war enters its fourth week. Nearly three.4 million of those have reportedly fled to neighbouring international locations, mostly to the Polish border, with almost 50,000 arriving every day on the Polish border town of Prezemysl.
• Meanwhile, a minimal of 900 civilians have been killed since the begin of the Russian invasion. But with lack of reliable data from conflict zones like Mariupol, it’s believed that the really civilian maintain is significantly greater. On Sunday, UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi reported the grim statistics and spoke of holding Russia accountable…
“Among the responsibilities of those that wage war, everywhere on the earth, is the struggling inflicted on civilians who’re forced to flee their homes… The struggle in Ukraine is so devastating that 10 million have fled, both displaced inside the nation, or as refugees overseas.”
• On Sunday, Zelensky informed CNN that he’s open to negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but that failed negotiations might lead to a wider war. Meanwhile, Turkey has said Russia and Ukraine are getting nearer to agreement on “critical” points.
• US President Joe Biden and fellow world leaders will hold a set of emergency summits in Europe this week. But many experts suppose anything they’ll resolve to do will probably not be enough to end the struggle in Ukraine. The White House has mentioned that Biden has “no plans” to go to Ukraine.
• The entrance lines of Ukrainian forces are not shifting, as Russian forces lose momentum. Meanwhile, Russia has fired cruise missiles from the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. And Russia mentioned it has once more fired hypersonic missiles in Ukraine. Hush-hush mentioned patriot air defence system have began arriving from NATO companion international locations in Slovakia.
• Kyiv’s mayor mentioned shelling is hitting residential houses and a buying centre in Podil district. One person was killed after an explosion in the Ukrainian capital on Sunday. The UK said Russian forces are still attempting to bypass Mykolaiv.
• French Minsiter of the Economy Bruno Le Maire mentioned France has not ruled out power sanctions towards Russia. Meanwhile, Gazprom says it continues Russian gasoline exports to Europe through Ukraine.
SOURCES: France24 | BBC | CNN | Vatican News | NDTV