Germany will expel a “significant number” of Russian diplomats after the Bucha massacre, German Foreign Minister Analena Berbok said on Monday.
“The photos from Bucha testify to the incredible brutality of the Russian leadership and those who follow his propaganda, to the will to destroy that goes beyond all bounds,” Bearbock said.
“That is why the federal government decided today to declare a significant number of members of the Russian embassy unwanted who work every day against our freedom and against the cohesion of our society here in Germany.
She also announced that Germany was working with other European countries to tighten existing sanctions against Russia.
The Ukrainian army regained “key terrain” in the north of the country, the United Kingdom said
The UK Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday that “Ukrainian forces have regained key ground in northern Ukraine after denying Russia the ability to secure its targets and forcing Russian forces to withdraw from areas around Chernihiv and the north. from Kyiv “.
“Many Russian units withdrawing from northern Ukraine are likely to require significant re-equipment and upgrades before being available for redeployment for operations in eastern Ukraine,” it added.
The ministry also said that “low-level fighting is likely to continue in some parts of the newly occupied regions, but will decrease significantly this week as other Russian forces withdraw.”
Humanitarian corridors opened in Mariupol: Deputy Prime Minister
Seven humanitarian corridors will open in Mariupol, Ukraine, on Tuesday to evacuate some of the city’s remaining 130,000 residents, many living without food, water or shelter amid Russian military attacks, a senior Ukrainian official said.
The seven corridors will allow residents to be transported to Zaporozhye (about 140 miles northwest of Mariupol), Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk told Telegram.
“Despite the promises of its leadership, the occupying forces do not allow anyone to travel to Mariupol,” she said in a statement.
“IN [Russian] the occupiers blocked representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Manchush, “she added, noting that additional evacuation routes to Manchush were planned by bus to the port city of Berdyansk, which would then travel to Zaporozhye.
Read more here: Seven humanitarian corridors opened for evacuation of Mariupol residents: Deputy Prime Minister
The Ukrainian military shows the destruction left after the Russian invasion: video
Russia’s military losses as of April 5: report
165 children killed: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
More civilian bodies found in Sumy, evidence of torture: report
Sumy Oblast Governor Dmytro Zhivitsky said at least three civilian bodies were found when Ukrainian troops regained the Sumy Oblast. The bodies had evidence that they had been tortured, he said.
“Today was a very busy day, but it was a day of war,” Zhivitsky said. “We continue to clean our land of debris.”
“Thanks to our protection, to the armed forces, to volunteers and doctors, to every resident of Sumy region who works for the restoration of our region, we are working!” He added.
Ukraine: Russia thought it would win, but we “gave them a ticket to hell.”
Translation: “They killed our pity, but we gave birth to rage. These Russian executioners dreamed of returning victorious, with bags of looted “gifts” and stories of how they mocked our people. “
“However, the SSO of Ukraine came to them first. And we gave them a ticket to hell.”
Air sirens ring all over Ukraine: a report
France expels “many” Russian diplomats after the Bucha massacre
France expels “many” Russian diplomats after the massacre in the Ukrainian city of Bucha.
“France has decided tonight to expel many Russian officials seconded to France with diplomatic status whose activities run counter to our security interests,” a statement from the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs said Monday.
“This action is part of a European movement. Our first responsibility is always to ensure the security of French and European citizens,” the statement continued.
Approximately 35 diplomats will be expelled from the country after the announcement, according to Agence France-Presse.
Earlier Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for additional sanctions against Russia, according to a report. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan later announced that the United States would work with its allies to impose additional sanctions.
Zelenski will address the UN Security Council after the Bucha massacre
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to address a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday on the latest alleged atrocities by Russian forces against his nation.
The official Twitter account of the United Kingdom delegation to the UN announced the forthcoming speech, tweeting: “The presidency of the United Kingdom Council will ensure that the truth is heard about Russia’s war crimes. We will expose Putin’s war as it really is. “
The announcement comes after Zelensky visited Bucha, where Russian forces allegedly left the dead bodies of civilians on the streets, according to satellite imagery.
Ukrainian authorities say the bodies of 410 civilians have been found in cities in the Kyiv region, which were recently seized by Russian forces. In Bucha, more than 100 civilians were found buried in mass graves.
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