Ukraine and Russia: Latest Update

✔ Fact Checked by TDPel News Desk

By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: April 9, 2022 | 1:31 PM GMT

After officials said more than 50 civilians trying to flee by rail from a neighboring territory were killed in a missile attack on Friday, Ukraine warned citizens in the eastern Luhansk region to flee Russian shelling.

* According to British military intelligence, Russian activities continue to focus on the Donbas region, Mariupol, and Mykolaiv, with Russian naval forces continuing to launch cruise missiles.

* According to Interfax news agency, Russian soldiers damaged an ammo storage at the Myrhorod Air Base in central-eastern Ukraine, citing Russia’s Defense Ministry.

* The Kremlin stated on Friday that the “special operation” in Ukraine might be over in the “near future,” with the Russian military and peace negotiators achieving their objectives.

South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa says he and US President Joe Biden agreed on the need for a ceasefire and engagement between Russia and Ukraine during a telephonic chat on Friday.

The United Nations General Assembly decided last week to suspend Russia’s membership in the Geneva-based Human Rights Council.

South Africa abstained from voting because the proposed resolution was deemed premature.

President Ramaphosa on his conversation with US counterpart Biden

CIVILIANS

* As bombardment has risen in recent days and additional Russian forces have arrived, more people are being evacuated from the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, according to Luhansk Governor Serhiy Gaidai.

* Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced that ten humanitarian corridors to transport people from besieged areas had been agreed upon for Saturday.

* European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Russian forces looked to have committed war crimes in Ukraine by targeting civilians, but that the allegations must be investigated by lawyers.

ECONOMY

* * S&P downgraded Russia’s foreign currency ratings to “selective default” due to growing concerns that Moscow will be unable or unwilling to meet its debt obligations to international creditors.

* As part of an effort to increase pressure on Moscow and Minsk, the US expanded its export restrictions against Russia and Belarus on Friday, blocking access to products such as fertilizer and pipe valves.

Dialogue, negotiations only way to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, insists Minister Naledi Pandor

We are taking you to the next article automatically...You can cancel it below or click Load Now to read it now!

About Pelumi Emmanuel

Pelumi Emmanuel is an accomplished writer and journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is a passionate and dedicated professional who is committed to producing high-quality content that informs, engages, and entertains readers. Pelumi’s love for reading and writing is evident in his work, which has been read worldwide and has garnered him a loyal following. His journalistic expertise is matched only by his natural talent for storytelling, making his articles both informative and engaging. He lives in California, USA.