The besieged city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine had over 400,000 inhabitants before the war. Many are still there and making do with little food and water. Those who can are leaving, but even this is dangerous.
Ukraine's president has accused Russian forces of "simply capturing" refugees trying to make their way out of the besieged city of Mariupol where 100,000 people remain trapped. Follow DW for the latest.
Ukraine's president has accused Russian forces of "simply capturing" refugees trying to make their way out of the besieged city of Mariupol where 100,000 people remain trapped. Follow DW for the latest.
The European Union has confirmed its decision to double its military aid to Ukraine to €1 billion. NATO estimates say 7,000 to 15,000 Russians have died in the invasion. Follow DW for the latest.
EU leaders have renewed existing sanctions imposed on Russia in 2014 after the annexation of Crimea. Brussels urged Moscow to return to the negotiating table but warned of punitive measures should Russia invade Ukraine.