The imagery, obtained by Maxar Technologies, appears to show a dramatic expansion of mass graves on the edge of the port city in March to accommodate the victims of Russia’s bombardment.
Speaking to reporters as he flew to India for a two-day diplomatic trip, Mr Johnson said ‘It’s very difficult’ to see how Ukraine can negotiate with Putin given his ‘lack of good faith’.
Russia has been accused of forcing civilians to wear the white ribbons, a symbol of the Russian army, in the besieged city of Mariupol so that they become ‘bait’ for Ukrainian snipers.
Karina Yershova, 23, was allegedly raped, shot in the back of the head and dumped by Russian soldiers in a backyard in the town of Bucha, where more than 400 bodies have been found.
Shoigu, Putin’s right hand man and leader of the Russian army for a decade, was a mainstay in the early weeks of the war in Ukraine but recently disappeared from Kremlin briefings.
A ranting Vladimir Putin today warned his enemies in the West they will face ‘consequences’ if they ‘worsen the situation’ in Ukraine, as he threatened world starvation.
Pundits on Russian state TV have been pushing American regime change, talking up a 2024 ticket consisting of former President Donald Trump and ex-Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.