Volodymyr Zelensky’s interview with Ukrainian online media: main theses
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with journalists of Ukrinform, Ukrayinska Pravda, LB.ua, LIGA.net, RBC-Ukraine and Obozrevatel.
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Invaders have forcibly taken about 150 children out of Mariupol – human rights activists
Russian military has forcibly taken about 150 children out of Mariupol, including about 100 sick and wounded children from hospital.
17 April 2022
Ukraine not to give up own territories in country’s east just to end war - Zelensky
Ukraine is not willing to give up territory in the eastern part of the country to end the war with Russia, and Ukraine's military is prepared to fight Moscow's military in the Donbas region in a battle he says could influence the course of the entire war.
Russians erasing letter “Z” from military equipment, possibly plotting provocations in Zaporizhia region
The Russian forces are erasing the letter Z from their military hardware, setting up Ukrainian flags, in an apparent preparation for provocations in Zaporizhia region.
In occupied areas, locals losing any illusions about Russia - Ukraine official
In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, residents are beginning to lose any illusions they might have had about Russia.
Russian propaganda denies deploying mobile crematoria in Ukraine
After President Volodymyr Zelensky's interview with the BBC, Russian propaganda scrambled to "deny" the use of mobile crematoria by invaders in Ukraine.
Volunteers reveal three camps for deported Ukrainians in Russia’s Penza Region
A total of 808,000 Ukrainians have been taken from Ukraine to the Russian Federation, including 153,000 children.
Russia will be responsible for everything it has done in Ukraine - Zelensky
Russia will be responsible for everything it has done in Ukraine, for everything it has done against Ukrainians.
Russia may prepare landing of troops in Mariupol – Ukraine’s Defense Ministry checking information
Information on possible preparations by Russia for a naval landing operation in Mariupol is being checked.
Russia continues to move its army units to Ukraine - General Staff
Russia continues to move its army units to the territory of Ukraine from Kursk, Bryansk and Voronezh regions, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Authorities don’t forget about occupied settlements - President’s Office
Ukrainian authorities do not forget about the towns and villages, temporarily occupied by Russian invaders.
Gravest situation in Mariupol due to Russia’s deliberate actions - Zelensky
Due to the deliberate actions of the Russian military, the situation in Mariupol remains as dire as possible.
NSDC: Russia’s claim of "purging” Mariupol of Azov Regiment forces fake
Russia's Defense Ministry is circulating a fake report, claiming their army has cleansed Mariupol of Azov Regiment fighters.
16 April 2022
Ruins and bodies on streets: Reuters shows footage from besieged Mariupol
Reuters journalists have visited the besieged city of Mariupol, namely the area of Illich Steel and Iron Works, one of two metals plants, where Ukrainian defenders were holding out in underground tunnels and bunkers.
General Staff on situation across all directions: Active hostilities, Russians regroup and suffer losses
Military commissariats of the Central Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are encouraging conscripts, who are in reserve, to sign short-term contracts for a period of three months to one year.
Zelensky, Andersson discuss situation in Mariupol and sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have discussed the defense support for Ukraine and the toughening of sanctions against Russia.
Sarin found in village of Sumy region earlier occupied by Russian forces – Trostianets mayor
The remains of chemical weapons -- sarin and other substances -- were found in the village of Bilka in the Sumy region after the Russian military left the settlement.
Zelensky, Johnson discuss agreements reached during his visit to Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed agreements reached with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, primarily on defense and macro-financial support.
Zelensky says authorities in contact with defenders of Mariupol
The Ukrainian authorities at various levels are in contact with servicemen who remain blocked in Mariupol. Defenders of the city are fighting the enemy that outnumbers Ukrainian troops six to one.
Akhmetov vows to help rebuild Mariupol after victory
Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov has promised to help rebuild the besieged city of Mariupol, in which two of his plants are located -- Azovstal and Illich Iron and Steel Works.
Aggressors going all in to seize Mariupol – hostilities getting fiercer
Aggressors going all in to seize Mariupol – hostilities getting fiercer
Aggressors going all in to seize Mariupol – hostilities getting fiercer
In Mariupol, highly intense firefights are underway as the Russians are throwing in more forces to storm the city, using weapons of mass destruction.
Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and regions – data from military administrations
This morning Russian troops have shelled an infrastructure facility in the city of Mykolaiv. According to the preliminary data, no casualties were reported.
Evidence of Russian war crimes in Mariupol being collected - Venislavsky
Evidence of Russian war crimes in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, Donetsk region, is being collected and recorded.
Enemy deploys up to 22 BTGs near Izium - General Staff
Russian invaders deployed up to 22 battalion tactical groups outside the town of Izium in the Kharkiv region, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has said on Facebook.
WFP appeals for access to encircled cities in Ukraine
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called for unimpeded access to families trapped in conflict areas and encircled cities in Ukraine, saying lack of access was the biggest obstacle to its life-saving operations in the war-torn country.
Zelensky names Ukrainian troop losses
Ukrainian officials think about 2,500 and 3,000 Ukrainian troops have died since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
15 April 2022
Russian woman, who “allowed” husband deployed in Ukraine to “rape” local women, identified
RFE/RL’s Skhemy project, together with the Russian service of Radio Svoboda identified the two interlocutors in an intercepted phone call between the Russian military serviceman deployed in Ukraine and his wife, in which the latter encourages her husband to "rape Ukrainian women."
Ukraine's actions in response to Russia's unprovoked war “justified” - Presidential Office chief’s advisor
Any action in response to Russia's aggressive and criminal actions against Ukrainians is both legally and morally justified.
Russia launches three missile strikes on Kyiv region
The Russian army launched three missile attacks on Kyiv region during the day. The threat of new strikes remains.