“Particular attention was paid to humanitarian aspects, including the evacuation of civilians from the territory of the Azovstal plant, held by militants of nationalist formations, carried out in cooperation with representatives of the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The Russian military remains ready to ensure the safe exit of civilians.
As for the militants remaining at Azovstal, the Kyiv authorities should give them an order to lay down their arms, ”the message on the Kremlin website says.
It is noted that the parties exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, paying special attention to the humanitarian aspects.
The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that on May 5, 6 and 7, from 08:00 to 18:00, the military will open a corridor for the evacuation of civilians from the plant.
The armed forces of Russia and the forces of the DPR will cease hostilities and withdraw to a safe distance so that civilians can go “in any directions they choose” - both to the territory of Russia and to areas controlled by the Kyiv authorities.