Russian media outlets that are known to be supportive of the Kremlin have reported that President Vladimir Putin allegedly visited the city of Mariupol, which is currently under Russian occupation. These reports state that Putin flew to the city by helicopter and toured several districts, making stops at various locations. The Kremlin's press service has also claimed that Putin visited the Mariupol Philharmonic, although there is no independent confirmation of this.

It has been said that yesterday, Putin said farewell to Crimea and Mariupol in the evening. We must come together and do all we can to support our troops and make this happen as soon as possible.