The storm that left at least five dead in Petrópolis, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, and the Ukrainian authorities’ rejection of the handover of the city of Mariupol to Russia are among the highlights of the event. 5 facts morning of March 21.
Storm in Petropolis
At least five people died in Petrópolis and another two in Angra dos Reis until the morning of this Monday (21) due to heavy rains that hit the state of Rio de Janeiro. In a few hours, it rained more than expected for the entire month of March and there is still a warning of heavy precipitation throughout the day.
surrender of Mariupol
Ukrainian officials rejected the Russian government’s ultimatum to hand over the southeastern city of Mariupol. Russia is trying to take control of the city to secure a land corridor towards Crimea, annexed by Moscow in 2014.
Attack on Kiev
A Russian attack destroyed a shopping mall in a neighborhood of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. There was a big fire and the fire reached the fourth floor of the establishment. At least eight people died, according to local officials.
Biden in Poland
The White House has confirmed that US President Joe Biden will travel to Poland next Friday. Today, Biden has a marked connection with leaders in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. On Wednesday, he leaves for Brussels, Belgium, to fulfill an agenda with NATO, the G7 and the Council of Europe.
Fourth dose of vaccine
Today begins the application of the fourth dose of the vaccine against Covid-19 in elderly people over 80 years old throughout the state of São Paulo. The campaign had already started in the capital last Friday. The estimated public of this age group, according to the Health Department, is 900 thousand people.
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Source: CNN Brasil
