INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
eastern Ukraine city, except for its huge Azovstal industrial area.President Vladimir Putin ordered a blockade of the steelworks, where
hundreds of civilians are reportedly sheltering with Ukrainian troops."We once again declare that Russia is ready at any moment to introduce
a regime of silence and announce a humanitarian pause for the evacuation of civilians," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.It added
that the ceasefire would start with the "raising of white flags" by Ukraine's forces "along the entire perimeter or in certain areas of
Azovstal.""If such signs are found in any part of the Azovstal metallurgical plant, Russia's Armed Forces..
either territories controlled by Ukraine or to Russia, depending on their choice.The surrendered Ukrainian soldiers will be "guaranteed"
30 minutes," the ministry said.
