Russia called on Ukrainian forces in Mariupol to lay down their arms, saying a terrible humanitarian catastrophe was unfolding as it said defenders who did so were guaranteed safe passage.
The renewed fire comes as several world leaders - including US President Joe Biden - are about to descend on Brussels to discuss what to do regarding the invasion of Ukraine.
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