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On April 21, President Biden announced a new round of American support for Ukraine to fight against Russia. (Video: The Washington Post)

Mass grave seen near Mariupol as Biden announces more aid for ‘critical window’ of war

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Newly surfaced images of a sprawling mass grave near Mariupol underscored the scope of the devastation in the besieged port city, where on Thursday just a few thousand Ukrainians were holding out against a Russian bombardment, refusing repeated demands to surrender, as President Biden promised Kyiv an additional $800 million in military assistance and said the war was entering “a critical window.”  
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Moscow has made “minor gains” in eastern Ukraine, military analysts said, capturing parts of small but key towns.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host a summit in Germany next week to build support for Ukraine’s defense and security needs, the Pentagon said.
The Biden administration rolled out plans Thursday to expedite the arrival of Ukrainian refugees.
For the first time in weeks, a convoy of civilians escaped Mariupol, with four buses and a dozen private cars reaching Zaporizhzhia.
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Moscow has made “minor gains” in eastern Ukraine, military analysts said, capturing parts of small but key towns.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host a summit in Germany next week to build support for Ukraine’s defense and security needs, the Pentagon said.
The Biden administration rolled out plans Thursday to expedite the arrival of Ukrainian refugees.
For the first time in weeks, a convoy of civilians escaped Mariupol, with four buses and a dozen private cars reaching Zaporizhzhia.
The Washington Post has lifted its paywall for readers in Russia and Ukraine. Telegram users can subscribe to our channel for updates.
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