According to a report, there was overnight shelling on the outskirts of Kyiv, and in Chernihiv in the north, Mykolaive in the south and Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city where repeated shelling of the tv tower has knocked out tv and radio transmission. Reportedly, the french president spoke on the phone to the president of Russia for forty five minutes. According to reports, the president of Turkey urged Russia to declare a ceasefire.
Reportedly, both Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for a failure to maintain a ceasefire in order to evacuate residents in Mariupol. According to the report, an 18 month old baby was among those who died during shelling in Mariupol. Reportedly, the first two rounds of peace talks resulted in an agreement to establish humanitarian corridors in order for evacuations to proceed in Mariupol and Volnovakha. According to a report, another meeting between delegates is expected Monday.
Reportedly, the u.s. is working with Poland to supply Ukraine with russian made fighter jets. According to the report, the u.s. secretary of state said they were negotiating with Poland and consulting with other nato allies. Reportedly, Britain has set out a grant of $100 million for Ukraine, likely to be used for public sector wages, social welfare and pensions.
Protests continue in Russia where an anti rioters was filmed kicking a protester in the chest.