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First Russian cargo ship leaves Mariupol since Russia conquered the city

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4 years ago

May 31, 2022

Costa Haritos

The first cargo ship has left Mariupol since the city’s fall to Russia

Pro-Kremlin separatist leaders say the ship was carrying metal and is heading towards Russia.

It’s believed 2,500 hot-rolled sheets left the besieged city, heading for the town of Rostov.

Ukraine says the shipment amounts to looting.

It comes as Russia makes advances towards the east of the nation.

But U.S. President Joe Biden says the U.S. will not supply Ukraine with long-range rockets.

James Beardsworth from The Moscow Times who says Russia is changing its strategy.

“Now what we’re seeing is a shift in the war as Russia has focussed its troops in the East of Ukraine.”
JAMES BEARDSWORTH

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.