Russian Ministry of Defence announced that Russian forces will open a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Berdiansk on 3 April to evacuate foreign citizens, claiming President Putin ordered the evacuation following a request from Turkish President Erdogan.

Russian Ministry of Defence promised to ensure evacuation of foreigners from Mariupol to Berdiansk

Putin decided to evacuate foreigners from Mariupol at the request of Turkish President Erdoğan

Russian Armed Forces will open a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Berdiansk on 3 April at 00:00 Moscow time

Russia will strictly guarantee a ceasefire along the evacuation route

Mantas Kvedaravicius was killed in Mariupol

Mantas Kvedaravicius was 45 years old

Mantas Kvedaravicius was documenting Russian atrocities in Mariupol at the time of his death

Mantas Kvedaravicius was best known for his documentary "Mariupolis"

The documentary "Mariupolis" premiered at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival

Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross traveling to Mariupol were detained by Russian occupation forces in Mangush.

Mariupol mayor Vadym Boichenko confirmed the detention and stated that Vice Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk is personally involved in securing their release.

Russia revised its military strategy to focus on taking control of Donbas and other eastern regions.

Putin wants to show 'victory' by May 9, likely holding a parade regardless of the war's status.