Russia-Ukraine live news: New push for Mariupol evacuations

Headlines 16:39 31 Mar, 2022

Ukraine sends buses to rescue people in the besieged port city after Moscow declared local truce

Russia-Ukraine live news: New push for Mariupol evacuations
  • Ukraine sends buses to Mariupol to deliver aid, evacuate civilians after Russia announces ceasefire for the besieged, southeastern port city.
  • Western officials say President Vladimir Putin is being misled by his advisers on his army’s failures in Ukraine.
  • Ukraine prepares for a new Russian offensive in the east after Moscow says it will focus its attention on “liberating the Donbas”.
  • Turkey pushes to bring together Ukrainian, Russian foreign ministers for talks.