The Russian Ministry of Defense accused the Ukrainian army of burning 50,000 tons of grain in the port of Mariupol. Meanwhile, Melitopol is preparing for a referendum on joining Russia. The Central Bank has allowed Russians to transfer abroad up to $150,000 a month, and morning muffins will remain on the new McDonald’s menu. Merkel said she received information from US intelligence services about the preparation of a special operation in Ukraine in October last year. socialbites.ca chronicled the events.