Mariupol's marine commander sent an SOS as the besieged southeastern port city came under heavy bombardment by Russia.
Major Serhiy Volyna told media that his troops hiding out in a steelworks plant - Ukraine's last stronghold in the city - may have "only a few days or even hours left."
After a deadline issued by Russia for Ukrainian forces in Mariupol to lay down their weapons expired, Major Volyna insisted that his troops will not surrender but prefers evacuation to a third country.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.