53rd day of war / Russia's claim - in complete Mariupol occupation, asked Ukrainian soldiers to surrender, attacks intensified in Donbas area

Russia claims possession of the entire Mariupol. Describing it as the biggest success of the two-month war, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday that Russian troops have taken control of the entire city of Mariupol. Russia said that the Azovstal steel factory, built on 11 square km along the Azov Sea, is the last base of Ukrainian troops in Mariupol. There is no way to escape from here. If they surrender, they will be left alive.

Russia claims about 4000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in Mariupol. Russia warned of an airstrike on the factory after Ukraine did not receive a response until the end of the surrender limit. On this the Ukrainian army said that air strikes are already going on in Mariupol. Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia is bent on deliberately destroying everything. If Mariupol soldiers died, peace efforts would come to an end.

Long-range missile strikes across Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry has announced an intensification of missile strikes across Ukraine after the sinking of the Muskava ship. On Sunday, there were also attacks in many such areas of Ukraine, where there was peace for several days. Russia launched long-range missiles at many places throughout Ukraine. There was a big explosion in the capital Kyiv. Russia claimed to have destroyed the arms factory. Ukraine shot down four cruise missiles near Lviv.

Mariupol's biggest reward for Russia

Russia has claimed control of Mariupol, as claimed, the biggest reward ever in the two-month war. In fact, Crimea was annexed to Russia in 2014, but Russia did not have direct access to it. Russian control of Mariupol would create a direct route between Crimea and the Donbass.

Take concrete steps first Zelensky: Duma speaker

Ukrainian President Zelensky has said that he is ready to talk to Russia about Crimea and not joining NATO, but Russia is no longer trusting his statements. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the lower house of the Russian parliament (Duma), accused Zelensky of wasting time seeking help from NATO, saying he should take concrete steps. He said that even when the Russian army had reached Kyiv, Zelensky played the same trick. On this, Russia withdrew the army. He said, "If you want to talk, then Zelensky should first withdraw the Ukrainian army from Donsk and Luhansk."

Bulgaria imposes sanctions on Russian ships

Bulgaria has restricted the entry of Russian ships into Black Sea ports under EU sanctions. The Maritime Administration said in the order, Russian ships are prohibited from reaching the Bulgarian sea, river ports. Only ships carrying energy products, food and pharmaceuticals in distress or EU countries seeking humanitarian assistance will be allowed to enter, with exception.