/ 18 March 2022

More talks on Ukraine as Russia is accused of targeting civilians

Image source: Getty
Image source: Getty

In the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, local officials have accused Russia of bombing a theatre where up to 1,200 civilians were sheltering yesterday. The hope is most were in the basement with the bombs landed and that most survived. This morning, survivors are starting to emerge, reports say. Critics say it’s more evidence that Russia is targeting civilians, and adds to the list of ​​hospital, churchs and apartment buildings that have been hit killing hundreds. “Our hearts are broken by what Russia is doing to our people. To our Mariupol,” Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address. On the talks front, US President Joe Biden will speak with the Chinese President Xi Jinping today to discuss the Ukraine war “and other issues of mutual concern”. China is copping it from across the globe do more to persuade its mate Russia to back down. This week, NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg said China has an obligation as a member of the UN Security Council to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. It’s pressure China’s not loving… 

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