Russia has announced a ceasefire around Mariupol’s Azovstal plant. Meanwhile, in a risky and secret visit to Ukraine, US top diplomat and defense officials arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, with announcements of sweeping diplomatic changes and new military aid for the embattled country. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following other world leaders who have visited the capital over two months of war to signal their support for Ukraine. In a move of symbolic and practical significance, the delegation told the Ukrainian president that US would move to reopen its embassy in Kyiv. While Blinken said Russia is failing in its war aims and Ukraine is succeeding, Austin opined Ukraine could win the war with the ‘right’ equipment. Stay with TOI for live updates-