Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow blocking access to Facebook – Al Jazeera

Russian forces declare a ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. A top official in Mariupol says the ceasefire there is to last until 4pm (14:00 GMT). Multiple news outlets say they will pause their work inside Russia citing a new law that could mean jail for those found to be intentionally spreading “fake” news. US envoy to UN condemns Russia’s seizure of the largest nuclear power station in Europe, calling attack “reckless” and “dangerous”. Ukrainian officials say attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant killed “several” people. Moscow denies attacking the site, blaming a fire that broke out there early on Friday on Ukrainian “saboteurs”. Russia says it is blocking Facebook and restricting access to Twitter, citing restrictions on Russian media. More than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries, according to UN. Here are all the latest updates: 22 seconds ago (09:34 GMT) Russian forces are not observing full ceasefire on Mariupol evacuation route: City council The city council of Ukraine’s Mariupol city has said Russian forces are not observing an agreed ceasefire along the whole length of a planned route for the evacuation of civilians that was due…
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