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Russia declares ceasefire for evacuation of civilians in Mariupol, Volnovakha

The ministry added that the corridors and the evacuation routes have been agreed upon with Ukraine

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A destroyed Ukrainian army tank in the settlement of Gnutovo outside Mariupol. Pic/AFP

A destroyed Ukrainian army tank in the settlement of Gnutovo outside Mariupol. Pic/AFP

Russia has declared a ceasefire for the evacuation of civilians from the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Sputnik news agency reported citing the Russian Defense Ministry.

"Today, on March 5, starting at 10 a.m. Moscow time [07:00 GMT], Russia is declaring a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors are opening for civilians to leave Mariupol and Volnovakha," said the ministry on Saturday.

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