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Russia announces 24-hour ceasefire in Mariupol
Ukrainians have not yet responded publicly, with trust levels between the two countries being extremely low.
Russia has pledged a 24-hour ceasefire to allow civilians to leave the besieged city of Mariupol. We'll explore whether Ukrainians will trust this offer.
In other news, the United States says that Russian generals are afraid to tell President Vladimir Putin about how badly the war is going in Ukraine.
Also in the programme, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who manage the Oscars, say they have initiated disciplinary proceedings against actor Will Smith. This is following the incident involving him slapping comedian Chris Rock at the recent awards ceremony.
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