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View online March 07, 2022   1 / Russia claims it will allow civilian evacuations as Zelensky vows to 'punish everyone' after family killed  Russia has said this morning that it is opening new humanitarian corridors across multiple Ukrainian cities to allow civilians to evacuate. The pledge comes after similar attempts at Mariupol failed when Russian forces continued to shell civilians during the agreed ceasefire hours, according to Ukraine.    Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenksy accused Russian of purposefully attacking people as they fled, saying: "Instead of humanitarian corridors, they can only make bloody ones." He said that a mother, father, and their two children were killed trying to leave Irpin, near Kyiv.    Russian state media have said that the new humanitarian corridors will be opened from the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mariupol and Sumy. They report that the corridors are being set up at the personal request of French President Emmanuel Macron.   There are also reports of a Russian attack on the city of Mykolaiv near the Black Sea in southern Ukraine.   2 / Trapped: The battle to escape Putin's wrath Dispatch: Defence editor Kim Sengupta reports from Irpin, a prime target for Russian forces trying to encircle Kyiv.    3 / Oil prices jump to 13-year high amid possible Western ban on Russian oil over invasion of Ukraine US in 'active discussions' with European allies to boycott Putin's main export   4 / Priti Patel under fire after 'only 50 visas' issued for Ukraine refugees Home secretary challenged over why 'only 1% of UK visa applications have been granted'     5 / Tech-savvy Ukrainians tap into networks of cabbies and couch surfers to help civilians fleeing war Dispatch: Ukraine is one of Europe's top tech hubs and volunteers are harnessing apps, websites and social media to help citizens get to safety, reports Middle East correspondent Bel Trew from Khmelnytskyi. The Big Question     Why is Sadiq Khan extended the ULEZ zone to the whole of Greater London? The Mayor of London has announced plans to extend the city's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to the whole of Greater London.   Sadiq Khan said in a speech on Friday that the policy would help tackle the "triple challenge" of air pollution, the climate emergency, and congestion.   Under the plans, from next year motorists in vehicles that do not meet emissions standards would have to pay £12.50 a day to drive in Greater London. Read the full story >   Watch /Russian convoy approaches Kyiv, satellite images reveal NUMBER OF THE DAY 95p The price of a first class stamp is to increase by 10p to 95p, the Royal Mail has announced. QUOTE OF THE DAY "Mr Sheeran is undoubtedly very talented, he is a genius. But he is also a magpie. He borrows ideas and throws them into his songs." – Ed Sheeran is a "magpie" who allegedly "borrows" ideas from other artists to use in his songs, the High Court has heard in a copyright trial over his hit Shape Of You.. Other stories you might like UK considers using Brexit 'freedom' to allow pesticides banned in EU on food Police sergeant jailed for 10 years for raping drunk woman Queen to 'leave Buckingham palace and make Windsor her permanent home' Articles available exclusively to subscribers Emily Atkinson The Independent: Discovery of 'lost' continent may solve mass extinction mystery If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters.     Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.