More Ukraine fighters surrendering in Mariupol, says Russia

KYIV, May 19 ― Moscow said nearly 700 more Ukrainian fighters had surrendered in Russian-held Mariupol as it shored up a key gain in the south, while the United States became the latest Western country to reopen its embassy in Kyiv.

Russia said yesterday an additional 694 more fighters had surrendered, bringing the total number to 959. Its defence ministry posted videos of what it said were Ukrainian fighters receiving hospital treatment after surrendering at Azovstal. Moscow has focused on the south-east in recent offensives after pulling away from Kyiv, where, in a further sign of normalisation, the United States said it had resumed operations at its embassy yesterday.

Reuters could not independently verify the details. Russia's Ministry of Defence did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Russia could, however, cut off gas supplies to Finland this week, Finland's state-owned energy provider Gasum said.

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