Mariupol

Ukraine’s Mariupol defenders, Vladimir Putin ally in prisoner swap

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Ukraine announced a high-profile prisoner swap early Thursday that was the culmination of months of efforts to free many of the Ukrainian fighters who defended a steel plant in Mariupol during a long Russian siege. In exchange, Ukraine gave up a prominent ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and 55 other prisoners. President Volodymr Zelenskyy … Read more

Mariupol troupe puts on play based on famed Ukrainian poet Vasyl Stus : NPR

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Actors for the Donetsk Regional Drama Theater of Mariupol, on stage during a rehearsal for their play Cry of a Nation at the Uzhhorod municipal theater on July 14. Laurel Chor for NPR hide caption toggle caption Laurel Chor for NPR Actors for the Donetsk Regional Drama Theater of Mariupol, on stage during a rehearsal … Read more