A convoy of 34 buses, still carrying civilians, left Mariupol for Berdyansk. Mariupol is one of the regions most affected by Russian attacks in Ukraine. “The new convoy of buses has set off for Berdyansk, where thousands of Mariupol citizens are waiting, and will arrive at its destination in the evening,” the Mariupol Municipality said in a statement. “The evacuation will, however, continue tomorrow morning for security reasons. So far, 75,000 people have been evacuated to Zaporozhye, where they have received assistance such as first aid, food, medical supplies, and accommodation. Thank you to the people who were saved by the Zaporozhye Governorate, the Mayor’s Office, the organizers, and the drivers. Together, we will save our country and lead us to victory,” the municipality added.
The US flag has been hoisted once more at the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since its closure in 2012.
US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barrack made his first official visit to Damascus and personally raised the flag during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. The embassy had suspended operations amid the outbreak of civil conflict following anti-government protests.
No official statement has been issued regarding the resumption of embassy operations.
The move follows a surprise meeting earlier this month between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara in Riyadh, where a decision was made to lift sanctions imposed during the Assad era, signaling a potential shift in Washington-Damascus relations.
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