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In the third month of Russia's war against Ukraine, fighting continues in the country's east and south, with Putin's forces struggling to make significant progress. See our blog below for a summary of Sunday's developments. 05.15.2022 09:50 Sunday's key points: NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that Ukraine "can win" its war with Russia, and that Moscow's offensive is failing. He was speaking as NATO diplomats met on Sunday in Berlin to discuss anticipated membership bids by Finland and Sweden, as well as providing further support to Ukraine. Finland has confirmed its intention to join NATO, at a joint news conference given by the president and prime minister. Sweden's ruling party also backed membership for its country, paving the way for a joint application with its neighbour. Turkey has reiterated its opposition to the applications, claiming that Finland and Sweden both support Kurdish groups it considers "terrorist" organisations. … [Read more...] about Ukraine ‘can win’ war against Russia, says NATO chief Stoltenberg

The vessel 'Glory' carrying leaves Chornomorsk port as part of a recent grain export deal (Image: Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency/Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Millions of tonnes of wheat have been stuck in Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his invasion in February which has led to shortages and soaring food prices. But in a major breakthrough last week, the first ship sailed from a Ukrainian port following a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to unblock sea exports. Related articles Russian rouble now useless as Putin's propaganda torn apart Ukraine: Russia's anarchists aim to destroy Putin's war machine The latest four ships, loaded with 170,000 tonnes of food, left from the ports of Odesa … [Read more...] about Grain shipments from Ukraine offer ‘sign of hope’ says Pope

Ukraine: Explosions and air raid sirens sound in Melitopol SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A dozen or so powerful explosions were heard this evening in Melitopol, which is located in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ivan Fedorov, the city's mayor, wrote on his Telegram channel: "Another evening is getting restless for the Russian military." He added: "About 10 powerful explosions are already heard in the western part of Melitopol. Related articles Putin rocked by ‘reign of terror’ as agents sabotage bases Air raid siren blares as Zelensky's men inflict more pain on Putin "We believe in the Armed forces and are waiting for good news for Ukrainian and devastating news for the Russians." Melitopol is a … [Read more...] about Air raid siren blares as Zelensky’s men inflict more pain with night strike on Russia base

The former president of Moldova, Igor Dodon, was arrested on Tuesday after a raid on his home and a string of other private addresses. The 47-year-old is the current leader of Moldova's main opposition bloc, the pro-Kremlin Socialist Party, and led the country from 2016 to 2020. According to the Moldovan judiciary Dodon is under is under investigation for alleged corruption, treason, illicit enrichment, and "illegal party financing". Prosecutors said in a statement on Tuesday that a total of 10 buildings and 3 cars were searched as part of the warrant and "large amounts" of money and luxury items had been seized. "During the searches," the statement went on, "one of the persons tried to swallow and destroy documents found at his home, which confirmed the sale-purchase transactions of real estate worth about €700,000." Dodon will be held for up to 72 hours. Several police officers could be seen standing guard at the gate of the politician's house on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon arrested on suspicion of corruption

During Monday’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Sean Spicer made a strange assertion. This is not unusual; in fact, Spicer makes strange assertions on such a regular basis that this one barely made a ripple outside of the press corps. James Comey had confirmed that morning that his FBI was investigating whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to meddle in the presidential election. Unbidden, Spicer brought up Paul Manafort, who had served as Trump’s campaign chairman during summer 2016. “Obviously there’s been discussion of Paul Manafort who played a very limited role for a very limited amount of time,” Spicer said . Reporters immediately reacted incredulously: Manafort had been the campaign chairman, after all! The White House’s desire to preemptively distance itself from Manafort seemed more understandable Wednesday, after a big report from the Associated Press saying that Manafort worked for a Russian billionaire close to President Vladimir Putin in the … [Read more...] about Paul Manafort’s Tight Ties to Putin