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Russia says over 1,700 soldiers have surrendered at Azovstal

The battle for Mariupol may be drawing to a close. Moscow claims over 1700 Ukranian soldiers have sureendered from the Azovstal steelplant, with almost 1000 taken to a prison colony in Russian-controlled territory. A pro-Russian separatist leader says senior members of the Azov battalion have not yet laid down their weapons - It's unclear if those remaining inside the plant will surrender, or fight to a possible death. In Ukraine's capital, the first war crimes trial of a Russian soldier is continuing. Simon McGregor-Wood has the latest.

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