The visit was an apparent act of defiance, coming just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him.
It also prompted outrage from Ukraine -- the defense ministry compared Putin to a "thief" visiting "under the cover of night" -- with the city having been reduced to ruins in Russia's offensive.
All of the footage released of Putin's visit is after dark, a possible way for the authorities to conceal damage. During the trip, the Kremlin said Putin also examined the coastline of Mariupol, visiting a yacht club and theater building.Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, who accompanied him, spoke in detail to Putin about "ongoing construction and restoration work" in the city.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimesThe International Criminal Court said it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes.
Consulte Mais informação »
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimesThe ICC said in a statement that Putin “is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of (children) and that of unlawful transfer of (children) from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation.”
Consulte Mais informação »
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Russian President PutinThe International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for his alleged involvement in the unlawful deportation of children from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Founder and Chairman of Renew Democracy Initiative Garry Kasparov shares his reaction.
Consulte Mais informação »
International Criminal Court Issues Warrant for Putin’s ArrestThe International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin’s arrest over war crimes in Ukraine.
Consulte Mais informação »
Biden says International Criminal Court 'justified' following Putin arrest warrantPresident Biden told reporters on Friday that the International Criminal Court's move to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over war crimes was 'justified.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Russian Airstrikes Continue in Ukraine Despite International Criminal Court Arrest Warrant for PutinThe Ukrainian military additionally said in its regular update Saturday morning that Russian forces over the previous 24 hours launched 34 airstrikes, one missile strike and 57 rounds of anti-aircraft fire.
Consulte Mais informação »