Putin condemns sanctions as Russia breaks temporary ceasefire in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has described sanctions towards Russia as akin to a declaration of conflict – as his forces are accused of ignoring a brief ceasefire to evacuate residents stranded in southern Ukraine cities.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now into day 10 – and there was a quick respite from preventing late yesterday as humanitarian corridors had been opened within the hope 1000’s might escape town of Mariupol however it was quick lived.

Evacuation routes had been arrange within the encircled metropolis of Mariupol and Volnovakha however Russian forces had been quickly accused of breaking the non permanent ceasefire.