Russia bombed a school for the arts that housed around 400 people. According to Ukrainian officials, Russian military forces attacked the schoolin Mariupol. The ongoing shelling of the port city in the southeast has made it difficult for civilians to evacuate. The UN reports that more than 9000 civilians have been killed since the invasion began.
The prime minister of Slovenia tells NPR that he will send the country’s diplomat or charge d’affaires back to Ukraine to show support. Janez Jansa also asks for a fast-track EU membership to Ukraine . He stated that “this is not the time for normal, but there’s a war going.”
Australia has banned the export of certain types of ore from Russia. These restrictions were put in place to limit Russia’s ability produce aluminum, which is a crucial component of making ammunition. Australia supplies 20% of Russia’s alumina requirements.
Ukraine asked Israel for more assistance. In a speech to Israeli lawmakers he made comparisons between the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Holocaust. Zelenskyy inquired why Israel, which is mediating Russia and Ukraine talks, wouldn’t give weapons to Ukraine or impose sanctions against Russia. He criticised Israel’s limits to accepting non-Jewish Ukrainian refugees.
President Biden will be heading to Europe. While the goal of the trip is to unite the world against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House stated that Biden has no plans to visit the country.
In-depth
Marcus Yam, a photojournalist, is on a mission to capture humanity and takes him to the frontlines of war.
The family of a U.S. citizen who was killed in Ukraine last week is looking for answers.
We don’t have the complete picture of Ukraine as it floods social media.
Earlier developments
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