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.
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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.
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