Why the fall of Mariupol is so important for the Russians: Professor Criekemans explains

The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have “completely wiped out” Mariupol. Only members of the Azov battalion, who have entrenched themselves on an industrial complex, still hold out but are completely cut off from the outside world. “But they will continue to fight until the last gasp”, says Professor of International Politics David Criekemans (U Antwerp).

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