Putin Makes Surprise Visit to Occupied Ukraine (Andrés R. Martínez/New York Times)

Andrés R. Martínez / New York Times:

Putin Makes Surprise Visit to Occupied Ukraine  —  State media said the Russian leader flew by helicopter to Mariupol, site of one of the bloodiest battles since Russia invaded Ukraine last year.  —  President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia traveled to Mariupol, a surprise visit to the Ukrainian city …

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