Ukraine war live updates: At least 720 civilians killed in Kyiv suburbs, authorities say
The war in Ukraine is now in its seventh week, as Russian forces are expected to begin a new big offensive in the east of the country after their retreat from the Kyiv region and other parts of the country revealed growing evidence of human rights atrocities.
Despite Moscow's blanket denials, horrific discoveries of civilian murders, torture and other barbaric acts continue coming to light, with Ukrainian authorities claiming tens of thousands of civilian casualties in Mariupol alone.
Kyiv forces continue to prepare for the renewed assault, while Western nations keep tightening sanctions against Moscow and NATO and some EU countries promise to keep delivering more weapons to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Joe Biden accused Vladimir Putin of "genocide", stating he is trying to "wipe out" Ukraine, while his administration announced it is preparing a new round of sanctions against Moscow.
Vladimir Putin vows Russia's goals in Ukraine will be achieved as they press on with military action. He said talks were deadlocked.
At least 720 civilians were killed in Bucha and other Kyiv suburbs, with another 200 missing, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday.
Fugitive Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, Putin's close ally and the former leader of the main pro-Russian opposition party is reported to have been arrested by the Ukrainian secret service, SBU.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said it was 'concerned' by an unconfirmed report of chemical weapons use, a spokesperson said.
More than 10,000 civilians have been killed in Mariupol, the southern port city's mayor claimed.
More than 4.6 million refugees have fled
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