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Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

From Russia blaming Ukraine for the car bomb attack that killed Daria Dugina to Ukraine claiming it has lost about 9,000 servicepeople since February, here are some of the most important developments this Monday.

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Kyiv and Moscow point fingers over deadly prison bombing

The Kremlin-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine say that at least 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war captured during the fighting for Mariupol have been killed by Ukrainian shelling.

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What happened to the Mariupol defenders taken captive by Russia?

With no news from the Azov fighters, their families are campaigning to bring the fate of the combatants into the spotlight.

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Ukrainian medic who filmed Mariupol siege thanks Zelenskyy for release

The video posted on social media came after the Ukrainian president announced Paievska, also known as Taira, was home.

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Ukraine war: Five things you need to know this weekend

These are the five things you need to know about the Ukraine war this weekend.

Europe Decoded

Misleading document says majority of Mariupol population is pro-Russia

A "top secret" document supposedly written by the Azov Battalion states that over 70% of Mariupol's population is loyal to Moscow.

Green News

'We are alive': Woman evacuates 35 dogs from Mariupol hellscape

When Ukranian shelter owner Irina Petrova was forced to flee Mariupol, she refused to leave her beloved dogs behind.

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Mariupol mayor describes desperate situation in Ukrainian city

Our international correspondent Anelise Borges spoke to the mayor of Mariupol, who described the desperate situation in his city.

Ukraine

Russia claims mines found under bodies at Azovstal

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday its forces had discovered 152 bodies of Ukrainian fighters in the underground tunnels of the Azovstal steel plant.

Culture news

'Mariupolis 2', by director killed in Ukraine, premieres at Cannes

The documentary was completed by co-director Hanna Bilobrava after her fiancee and director Mantas Kvedaravičius was arrested and reportedly killed by Russian forces.

Ukraine

Russia claims victory in Mariupol as last Azovstal fighters surrender

Russian authorities claim that 2,439 Ukrainian fighters surrendered in Azovstal by Friday, ending the siege of the southern seaport's steel mill.

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700,000 Ukrainians fighting across the country, Zelenskyy says

Meanwhile, Moscow claimed victory in Mariupol after months of siege and the destruction of over 90% of the southern port city.

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Concern for medic who filmed Mariupol horror, captured by Russians

Yuliia Paievska, or 'Taira', helped wounded soldiers and civilians from both sides and is one of hundreds of prominent Ukrainians kidnapped or captured by Russia.

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Azov Battalion evacuates dead after ending Mariupol steelworks defence

Earlier, the Russian defence ministry said 1,908 Ukrainian soldiers from Azovstal had "rendered themselves prisoner" since Monday.

Ukraine

Mariupol escapees 'have to pass through Russian filtration camps'

All men -- and women under 60 -- that want to leave are sent to the camps for questioning, a local told Euronews.

Ukraine

Azov photographer publishes his work just before being taken prisoner

Photographs taken by Mariupol defender besieged for months in the steel plant.

Ukraine

Russia 'takes full control' of Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol

The Russian army says it has "fully liberated" the Azovstal steel plant in the strategic southeastern city after the last Ukrainian soldiers surrendered.

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Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs

Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives.

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Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends martial law

"Our army and all those who defend the state must have all the legal tools to act calmly," Zelenskyy said.

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Azov wives: 'This is not a reality show. The truth is horrible'

The partners of Azov fighters', who asked the Pope to help save those under siege at Azovstal steel plant, are still waiting for news from their men.