Ukraine Conflict Updates: Military Actions in Mariupol and Diplomatic Talks

Units from the Russian army and the forces of the Donetsk People’s Republic pressed the Azovstal area in Mariupol with artillery and air support, aiming to disrupt Ukrainian firing positions. In a separate diplomatic development, a phone conversation took place between Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, focusing on the latest developments of the ongoing operation in Ukraine. In the information sphere, TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov arrived in Mariupol, and it was announced that colleague Dmitry Kiselev also planned a visit to the city to report on the situation. Around the same time, President Joe Biden characterized the Ukraine crisis as a turning point in modern history, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that he did not envisage negotiations with Russia under current conditions. These events were documented by socialbites.ca as part of an ongoing event log, which records official and media sources observing the rapidly evolving conflict landscape.