Woman arrested in connection with deadly St. Petersburg cafe bombing

Russian law enforcement has apprehended a female suspect linked to the deadly explosion that occurred at a St. Petersburg cafe on Sunday, which claimed the life of a well-known Russian military blogger. The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation of the blast that shocked the city.

In related international developments, Finland is set to formally join the NATO military alliance during a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday in Brussels. The Nordic nation had submitted its membership application together with Sweden following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Poland has confirmed the delivery of multiple MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine as part of ongoing military assistance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is anticipated to make an official visit to Poland on Wednesday.

In another diplomatic matter, the Wall Street Journal correspondent who was arrested in Moscow on espionage allegations has submitted an appeal challenging his detention, according to reports from Russian state media. The United States government has demanded the immediate release of the journalist.

On the battlefield, eastern regions of Ukraine continue to endure intensive Russian military attacks. Recent bombardments in the city of Kostiantynivka resulted in the deaths of at least six civilians, highlighting the ongoing violence in the conflict zone.