Ukraine suggested that russia and Ukraine hold negotiations near "Azovstal" in Mariupol.
This was announced at a briefing by Oleksiy Arestovych, the Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President (OP).
He said the Ukrainian side wanted to invite "our Russian negotiations counterparts to the besieged city to agree on an immediate ceasefire, the organization of humanitarian corridors, and the release or exchange of our militaries for all russian prisoners of war."
"We are waiting for an answer from the rf and remind that you in Kremlin will not like the consequences if you do not agree." - Arestovich added.
The Adviser to the Head of the OP also added that in Mariupol, in the area of the plant, since the very morning, "enemy aircraft, long-range aircraft, strategic bombers, enemy artillery "are working." The enemy is concentrating ground forces to move forward."
The Adviser to the Head of the OP also informed about the situation in other areas of the front.
In particular, Arestovych said that the russians had intensified attacks in the area of the former demarcation line defined by joint forces operation. The invaders also concentrated their forces in the area of Huliay-Pole.
"During the week, the enemy advanced about 10 kilometers there, but as our defenders have concentrated their reserves there, the enemy has slowed down significantly, and our troops are causing them significant losses," - Oleksiy Arestovych added.
Mykhailo Podoliak named three "Mariupol steps" to stabilize the situation in besieged Mariupol.
Earlier, Iryna Vereshchuk said that russia refused to stop shelling on Easter to evacuate the city.