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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has assured that he is doing everything possible to save people in Mariupol."I want to tell you, Mr. President, and the people of Ukraine: we do not give up. We will continue to call for a complete ceasefire, as well as immediate practical measures to save lives and minimize human suffering. Effective humanitarian corridors, local ceasefires, safe routes for civilians and victims. Today residents of Mariupol need just such a step," he said at a press conference following a meeting with the Ukrainian Head of State.
The UN Secretary-General stressed that thousands of civilians in the city - elderly people, patients and persons with reduced mobility - need vital assistance.
"They need a rescue route to leave this hell," Guterres was quoted by the Press Service of the President of Ukraine.
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The UN Secretary-General said that during his recent visit to Moscow, russian President Vladimir Putin had generally agreed to involve the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross in the evacuation of civilians from Azovstal.
"Today, Mr. Zelensky and I had the opportunity to discuss this issue. Intensive discussions are currently underway to implement this proposal," said Antonio Guterres.
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