The situation in the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol is becoming increasingly dramatic – according to official figures, more than 2,300 civilians have died there so far. The attacks continue in other parts of the country. Follow the developments on the 20th day of the war in the star-Live blog.
It is day 20 of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine – and the attacks continue with undiminished severity. In the besieged port city of Mariupol, the situation for the civilian population is getting worse and worse. Authorities now fear tens of thousands of civilian casualties. According to the government in Kyiv, an aid convoy to the city has been stuck for days.
In the course of Tuesday there should be further attempts to get people out of embattled cities. Ukraine continues to accuse Russia of also shelling the escape corridors.
The most important news of the day in brief:
- 3:59 p.m .: Russia imposed Entry ban for Joe Biden
- 3:49 p.m.: Ukrainian troops apparently resist several attacks away
- 3:13 p.m.: Macron offers journalist help at
- 1:18 p.m.: Train with three heads of government on board happens Lviv
- 12.30 p.m.: negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are apparently continuing
- 10:23 am: Heavy fighting in Mariupol
- 8.25 a.m .: heads of government Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia travel to Kyiv
- 6:52 a.m.: At least three explosions in Kiew