The Russian Defense Ministry has stated that it intends to open a "humanitarian corridor" and introduce a "silence regime" for the release of civilians hiding at Azovstal in Mariupol. This was reported by Russian media on Monday, citing a statement from the agency.

"The Russian Armed Forces and the formation of the "DNR" from 14:00 (Moscow time) on April 25, 2022 unilaterally stop any hostilities, units are withdrawn to a safe distance and ensure the withdrawal of the specified category of citizens in any directions they choose." ," Colonel General mikhail mizintsev, the head of Russia's national defense management center, was quoted by the RosSMI as saying on Monday.

He said that Russia confirms the possibility of a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave.

The Ukrainian side proposed that Russia hold a special round of talks right outside the walls of Azovstal in Mariupol.

Earlier, David Arahamiya and Mikhail Podolyak had agreed to come to such talks.