Russia-Ukraine War: Putin visits captured Ukrainian territory Mariupol
President Vladimir Putin visited Mariupol, a Ukrainian territory now in Russian hands.
Mariupol has been left in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion and bombardment of Ukraine.
According to the Kremlin, the visit took place late Saturday, and Mr Putin decided “spontaneously” to tour the city.
“We have to understand that Mariupol is a symbolic place for Putin because of the fury he inflicted on the city of Mariupol. No other city was destroyed like that,” said the mayor of Mariupol, Vadym Boychenk.”
Mr Putin visited some sites during his visit to Mariupol, driving past various scenes of Russian attacks, which include a bombed drama theatre, a bombed maternity hospital, the Philharmonic Concert Hall, which served as a shelter for Ukrainian citizens during the siege of the city, and a World War Two memorial built to commemorate Soviet troops who recaptured the city from Nazi Germany.
Mariupol fell in May last year after one of the war’s bloodiest battles. It marked Russia’s first major victory in its war in Ukraine after it failed to seize Kyiv.
China’s leader Xi Jinping will visit Mr Putin this week.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
Argentina stun England to set up World Cup final clash with Spain
Spain defeated France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday to qualify for the final.
NationWide
FG enhances international recognition of Nigerian passports
Mr Akinlabi said the milestone was achieved on July 13.
Heading 3
FG, states, LGs shared N2.550 trillion June revenue: FAAC
Mr Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the July meeting of the committee.
Heading 2
14-year-old boy charged with terror offences targeting London mosques
The boy was arrested on 9 July on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle.
States
Delta content creator arrested after alleged rape victim dies by suicide
According to the victim, Mr Ogbonna initially demanded sex in exchange for financial help.
Heading 1
73 million children immunised in lower-income countries despite conflict, hesitancy: Gavi
The organisation identified Sudan as the country with the greatest progress.
