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Zelenskyi: Russia’s major offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced on Monday night that a large-scale Russian invasion of the eastern Donbass region has begun.
– We can now confirm that the Russian forces have started the battle for Donbass, which they have been preparing for a long time. Much of the Russian military is now dedicated to this attack, Zelenskyi said on his Telegram channel.
The murder of a lawyer in Turku 27 years ago is being dealt with in court again
A Turku lawyer who has been missing for more than 27 years Ilpo Härmäläinen the trial for the suspected murder continues today, Tuesday. The prosecutor is demanding that the 68-year-old man be sentenced to life in prison for murder. The murder charge was heard in the district court last December and January. The verdict was due as early as March 4, but the schedule changed when the deceased was found. The KRP has conducted a wealth of new investigations since the deceased was found.
EU food bags will be exchanged for payment cards
At the beginning of next year, hundreds of thousands of people in need of food aid will be able to get a payment card for a grocery store. According to current plans, the card will be worth about 20 euros. Prior to the introduction of the payment card, food aid will be more dependent on food waste, as the distribution of food bags, which are mainly EU-funded, will end during the spring and summer.
Israel made air strikes on Gaza
Israel has made air strikes on the Gaza Strip. A rocket to Israel was previously fired from Gaza. Israel says it has hit an extremist organization in Hamas. Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians have once again been in the headlines over the violence in Jerusalem. More than 170 people were injured, most of them Palestinians. You can find all the latest news here.
The sunny spring weather continues
The weather will continue to be sunny and sunny for the next few days. At night, the temperature may be a little cold in places. Tuesday is sunny in most parts of the country, but during the day over northern Finland the clouds are more abundant.