Russian advance into Ukraine faltering, says Nato chief

Mircea Geoana, Nato deputy secretary-general, said Ukraine can win the war (Michael Sohn/AP)

A senior Nato official has said Russia’s military advance in Ukraine appears to be faltering and he expressed hope that Kyiv can win the war.

Top Nato diplomats are meeting on Sunday in Berlin to discuss providing further support to Ukraine and moves by Finland, Sweden and others to join the western alliance in the face of threats from Russia.