Ukraine LIVE: Putin threatens people of Kherson giving them choice to flee or be deported

Vladimir Putin has warned those still living in Kherson that they must either flee from the city or face being deported.

The Kremlin leader, speaking in Moscow, last night said: “Those who still live in Kherson should certainly be removed from the area of the most dangerous hostilities… civilians should not suffer from shelling, from attacks, counter-attacks or something like that.”

His comments could point to a coming retreat by Russian forces, as reports suggest Ukraine is getting closer to the city.

source: express.co.uk