A Ukrainian volunteer medic, Yuliia Paievska, captured by Russia during its deadly siege of the port city of Mariupol told US lawmakers Thursday how Russians routinely tortured her and others, killing many detainees. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Beijing’s “balanced position” on Ukraine during a regional summit meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
