Ukraine rejected Russia’s demand to surrender souther port of Mariupol, which this week saw intense Russian bombardment.
Earlier Moscow gave ultimatum with a morning deadline, and offered food and medicine to the city in return along with potential safe passage arranged for civilians. It is year unclear what actions would come after Ukraine’s refusal to surrender.
Ukraine said a large shopping center on the outskirts of Kyiv was shelled overnight, setting off a fire where eight people were killed.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden is set to speak to European allies to put further pressure on Russia. He will also meet executives of Exxon Mobil Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and other firms about the impact of the invasion and sanctions.
