Russian forces had given a predawn deadline for the surrender of the port city. And the Ukrainian foreign ministry accused Russia of forcibly deporting thousands of children from the east of the country.
The Ukrainian leader, a former actor, has invoked emotional moments in the history of nations from which he is hoping to secure support. We look at five of his recent speeches.
As Russia continues its deadly assault on Ukraine, a small group of American veterans is rescuing the country's orphans in areas under attack and bringing them to safety.
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