Vladimir Putin has made an unexpected trip to Mariupol, his first visit to the city since it was taken after a lengthy siege at the beginning of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. This visit occurred shortly after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin on accusations of Russia’s deportation of numerous Ukrainian children during the conflict.
Putin was given a tour of the city and spoke with residents while being updated on reconstruction efforts.
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