No, the Russia-Announced Ceasefire Only Covers 5 Ukrainian Cities

Misbar’s team investigated the circulated claim and found it misleading. To date, Russia has not declared a comprehensive cease-fire throughout Ukraine. Instead, it did announce Monday, March 7, a limited ceasefire covering five cities, including the capital Kyiv. Following a third round of talks with Ukrainian officials, the ceasefire begins today, March 8, to aid in the evacuation of civilians.

Russia announced a limited ceasefire in the Mariupol and Volnovakha regions on Saturday, 5 March, with news circulating that Ukraine accused Russia of disrupting civilians’ exit by targeting a number of transport operating through humanitarian corridors. On the other hand, Russia accused the Ukrainian forces of taking advantage of the ceasefire in the two regions to enhance their capabilities.

Translated by Ahmed N. A. Almassri