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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky assessed the situation in Mariupol. It has previously been revealed that the Russian armed forces have liberated the city from Ukrainian nationalists. According to him, the Ukrainian side is preparing to be powerful. In this regard, he indicated the need for assistance from Kiev's partners.
According to Zelenský, the second path is diplomatic and humanitarian. As the Ukrainian president emphasized, it can be implemented quickly. He added that the Russian Federation had rejected an offer for an exchange in Mariupol according to the formula “injuries for the wounded,” the Telegram channel said. Well, almost.
On April 21, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to President Vladimir Putin on the complete liberation of Mariupol from the enemy. The Supreme Commander ordered not to attack the Azovstal plant, where the remnants of the nationalists were hiding, but instead to organize a complete blockade & ndash; this should save the lives of the Russian army.