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Ukraine announces exchange of 215 prisoners of war

Ania Tsoukanova, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 22 08:36 AM

Ukraine on Wednesday announced the exchange of a record-high 215 imprisoned soldiers with Russia, including fighters who led the defense of Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks that became an icon of Ukrainian resistance. Read more »

Russia declares full control of Ukraine's Mariupol

Kyodo News
Posted at May 21 04:25 PM

Russia has declared full control of a steel plant in Ukraine's key port city of Mariupol, finally pushing out the remaining Ukrainian resistance, according to the Russian defense ministry,. Read more »

US says Russia has forcibly taken 'thousands' of Ukrainians

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 13 09:31 AM

The United States on Thursday accused Russia of forcibly taking onto territory under its control tens of thousands of Ukrainians. Read more »

Communication blackout: more pain for Mariupol

Joris Fioriti, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 06 03:42 PM

With no mobile phone coverage in Mariupol, some of those who fled the area are worried about whether or not their relatives, who stayed behind, are alive. Read more »

300 rescued from Mariupol; Zelensky seeks more help

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 05 11:09 AM

Over 300 Ukrainians were evacuated from the battered city of Mariupol as President Zelensky asked the UN to help to rescue the remaining wounded. Read more »

In Mariupol, a daily struggle to survive

Gokan Gunes, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 03 11:52 AM

After a weeks-long siege, Russian and pro-Moscow separatist forces took almost complete control of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine in mid-April. Read more »

Ukraine to evacuate more civilians from Mariupol

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 02 03:27 PM

Ukraine is planning to evacuate more civilians from Mariupol after dozens were finally brought to safety following weeks trapped under heavy fire. Read more »

20 civilians evacuated from besieged Mariupol plant: reports

Joshua Melvin, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 01 03:24 PM

At least 20 civilians were able to leave a badly battered steel plant in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, held by Russian invaders. Read more »

Top US officials to meet Zelensky

Joshua Melvin, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 24 03:33 PM

The United States' top diplomat and defense chief were set to make their first wartime visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago. Read more »

Mariupol 'continues to resist': Ukrainian president

Joris Fioriti, with Joshua Melvin in Kyiv, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 22 12:08 PM

The devastated city of Mariupol 'continues to resist' despite Russian claims to have captured it, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Read more »

Putin hails 'liberation' of Mariupol

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 21 04:59 PM

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told him Moscow controlled the Ukrainian port city apart from the giant Azovstal steel plant. Read more »

Defiant defenders of Ukraine's Mariupol seek security guarantees

Joris Fioriti, with Anatoly Stepanov in Kramatorsk, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 21 01:55 PM

Ukraine's last defenders in devastated Mariupol are refusing to surrender, but have appealed for security guarantees with Russian forces. Read more »

Ukraine vows to fight to the end in Mariupol as ultimatum expires

Daphne Rousseau, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 18 12:00 AM

Ukraine on Sunday vowed to fight to the end in Mariupol after a Russian ultimatum expired for the remaining forces to surrender in the southeastern port city. Read more »

Biden gives Ukraine $800-M to hold off Russia

Frankie Taggart with Joe Stenson in Bucha, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 14 07:52 AM

US President Biden announced an $800 million aid package for Ukraine as international prosecutors declared the war-torn Western ally a 'crime scene.' Read more »

'Credible' info Russia may use 'chemical agents' in Ukraine, US says

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 13 03:04 AM

The top US diplomat said he was "not in a position to confirm" recent allegations that Moscow used chemical weapons in Mariupol, a strategic port on the Sea of Azov. Read more »

Russia aims to take Mariupol as part of Ukraine invasion

Emmanuel Peuchot, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 12 04:19 PM

Russian troops were aiming to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried desperately to hold them back. Read more »

Ukraine braces for fall of Mariupol to Russia

Emmanuel Peuchot, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 12 07:49 AM

Russia was poised Monday to take the strategic city of Mariupol and unleash a massive offensive in eastern Ukraine. Read more »

Ukrainian forces ready for 'last battle' in Mariupol

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 11 10:36 PM

Thousands of civilians are thought to have died in the city. Read more »

Zelensky: 'Tens of thousands' killed in Mariupol

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 11 06:46 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he believed "tens of thousands" of people in Mariupol had been killed, as he asked South Korean lawmakers to provide military assistance. Read more »

Civilians flee east Ukraine

Hervé Bar, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 08 01:51 PM

Civilians in eastern Ukraine struggled to evacuate Friday as Russia redirects its firepower. Read more »