Russia offers ceasefire in two parts of Ukraine to allow civilians to leave

By The Associated Press

Refugees, mostly women with children, wait for transportation at the border crossing in Medyka, Poland, Saturday, March 5, 2022, after fleeing from Ukraine.

The Russian military will observe a ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine starting Saturday to allow civilians to evacuate, Russian state media reported. There was no immediate confirmation from Ukraine.

(Image credit: Markus Schreiber/AP)

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