Reportedly, mercenaries from Syria and the middle east may join russian forces in Ukraine. According to reports, Ukraine forces are defending and russian troops are not making much headway on the ground. Reportedly, some russian troops are left without supervision, nowhere to sleep and in soaking conditions. According to a report, the Ukrainian president said 500-600 russian soldiers want to surrender.
Reportedly, Russia is bombarding hospitals and schools, though casualties suggest people have had time to evacuate. According to a report, citizens of Mariupol are still unable to evacuate. Reportedly, a video of a man being taken away by russian troops is said to be the Mayor of Melipitol, one of the first cities to fall. According to the report, residents are congregating in the square, chanting, bring back our mayor. Reportedly, there have been protests in other cities. According to a report, peace talks are identifying concrete points rather than ultimatums.