Ukraine rejected a demand to surrender Mariupol by 5am Monday, as Russian forces broadened their attack of the city and forcibly deported thousands of residents, according to city officials and witnesses.

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The Russian Defense Ministry demanded Ukraine surrender the besieged city of Mariupol on Sunday, stating Ukrainian forces have until 10 p.m. ET to lay down arms, after which Russian forces will allow civilians to leave the war-torn city https://t.co/Yxab5uBhT4

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'What I saw, I hope no one will ever see' says Greek diplomat returning from Mariupol https://t.co/zmf8oLJEhL pic.twitter.com/rwarpzPp4s

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— KittyPooh (@KittyPo80176717) March 20, 2022

And, as she points out, Mariupol is a Russian-speaking city. Putin says they must protect Russian-speakers – and then kills them and razes their city to the ground. 😢 https://t.co/3gQfgCsshf

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