The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, said he “strongly urged” for immediate humanitarian access and safe passage from Mariupol and other besieged cities in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Michel “firmly reiterated the EU’s position: support for Ukraine and her sovereignty, condemnation and sanctions for Russia’s aggression,” he said Friday in a tweet on his verified account.

Source: Egypt Independent April 23, 2022 02:08 UTC