JUST IN: The Russian Defense Ministry, according to Russian state news agencies, announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine early Saturday morning, with humanitarian corridors to be established for exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha.
The Russian Defense Ministry, according to Russian state news agencies, announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine from 10:00 Moscow time, early Saturday morning, with humanitarian corridors to be established for exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha. The Adviser to the Office of President of Zelenskyy confirmed that humanitarian corridors are being prepared.
On Friday, frequent shelling was heard from the center of the capital, Kyiv. Meanwhile, more than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Here's a look at the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and the security crisis in Eastern Europe.
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