Ukraine round-up: Mariupol aftermath and war crimes trial

Ukraine round-up: Mariupol aftermath and Russian soldier's trial

May 18, 2022 by BBC News - Home

Key Facts

  • Image source, EPA Image caption, Ukrainian fighters were evacuated by bus from the Azovstal steelworks Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian fighters who spent weeks holed up in the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol have left their positions and handed themselves over to Russian forces and pro-Russian separatists, according to Russia's defence ministry.
  • What happens next to the evacuated Azovstal fighters is unclear, with Ukraine calling for a prisoner swap, but some in Russia suggesting they should be put on trial.
  • Kuliak earned bronze in the parallel bars final of the Apparatus World Cup in Doha and displayed a letter Z taped to his chest as he stood next to Ukraine's Illia Kovtun, who won gold.
  • It was painted on the side of tanks and military vehicles, as well as being worn by pro-war politicians in Russia.

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