President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia traveled to Mariupol, a shock go to to the Ukrainian metropolis that was the positioning of one of many bloodiest battles since Russia invaded final 12 months, and the closest the Russian chief has been to the entrance traces within the east.
Mr. Putin flew by helicopter from Crimea after which toured Mariupol in Donetsk Province within the east, in accordance with the state information outlet Tass on Sunday.
It was Mr. Putin’s second unannounced journey to Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine over the…
