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VLADIMIR Putin is trying to manipulate Donald Trump to get what he wants, his former White House adviser has warned.

John Bolton, who worked with Trump during his first term, believes Vlad is trying to get his malicious hooks into the US President.

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Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin at a summit in the central Vietnamese city of Danang on November 11, 2017[/caption]

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Trump gestures during a joint news conference with Putin after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018[/caption]

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Tensions flared when Zelensky met with Trump at the White House[/caption]

Fresh into his second term, Trump has started to thaw three years of isolation by the West by picking up the phone to Putin last month.

What followed was a 90-minute conversation, breaking the thick ice between Moscow and Washington for the first time since Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine three years prior.

Described by the American side as “lengthy and productive”, Trump announced immediate negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

But while Trump reopened relations with Russia – he also launched a blistering attack on Zelensky and paused US military aid to Ukraine after a fiery bust-up with the wartime leader.

Don was accused by some of appeasing Russia – but has since taken a tougher line, threatening a new wave of sanctions and tariffs on Vlad unless he stops “pounding” Ukraine.

Trump did however say he finds Russia easier to deal with than Ukraine – saying he thinks they are doing “very well” in talks with the Kremlin.

Bolton, 76, who served as Trump’s National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019 before a very public falling out, warned ex-KGB agent Putin will be trying to manipulate Donald as they get to the table.

He said sinister Putin will be using his sly tactics to try and “get what he wants” from the US president.

He told The Sun: “Trump thinks he and Putin are friends. That’s not what Putin thinks.”

Bolton – who worked at the very heart of Trump’s White House – has since been derided by Trump as him a “very dumb person” and a “warmonger”.

Trump has previously said he knows Putin “very well” and said they “get along great”.

But he has also repeatedly threatened Russia with tougher sanctions over the conflict – and said he is doing Putin a “very big favor” by trying to end the “ridculous war”.

Our interview with Bolton came as today Putin appeared to ignore Trump’s threat – and once again struck Ukraine, killing at least 14 people.

Bolton said he believes Trump admires figures like Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un for their strength and “rule without contradiction”.

He told The Sun: “They’re kind of big guys – and Trump would like to be a big guy too.”

Trump vowed to end the war in 100 days – and has set about attempting to finally freeze the three-year conflict that has turned the fields on Ukraine into a blood-soaked meat grinder.

His adminstration believes they can bring Russia to the table and that Putin wants to end the war, while fearing the Ukrainian government will not “settle”.

Trump thinks he and Putin are friends. That’s not what Putin thinks.

John Bolton

Trump’s team are currently working to get Ukraine to sign a deal that would give them a stake in the country’s minerals – and open the door for further talks with Russia.

Ukraine however are calling for more security gurantees – with Europe offering to step up and help backstop them against Russia.

US and Ukrainian officials will meet this week in Saudi Arabia to continue discussions after the fierce meeting with Zelensky in the White House and talks in Kyiv, which featured the Ukrainian leader reportedly screaming at one of Trump’s envoys.

Bolton told The Sun “you don’t call your friends dictators” – noting Trump’s jibe at Zelensky.

He previously told The Sun how Putin has long been pouring poison in Trump’s ear – and used a phone call years ago to sway his view on Zelensky.

The former White House chief listened in to a bombshell call between them after Zelensky took office in 2019.

And he believes Putin’s twisted words may have sown the seeds for Trump’s blistering attack last week – in which he derided Ukraine’s hero leader as a “dictator” and a “modestly successful comedian”.

He claimed much of what Putin said appeared to reflect in Trump’s stunning blast last week.

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The national security adviser John Bolton watches on during one of Trump’s meetings in July 2019[/caption]

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Fighting continues across the frontline in Ukraine[/caption]

In the days after his tirade, Trump refrained from calling Putin a dictator when asked – despite his main opponent dying in jail a few weeks before Vlad won a rigged election last year. 

He also said he trusts Putin and claims he wants peace after three years of bloodshed.

Trump and Zelensky’s tumultuous relations then came to a head last week as their White House meeting ended in a showdown.

Western leaders were left reeling as it appeared to bring an end to Washington’s united front against Moscow and unwavering support for Ukraine alongside them.

And this week Trump suspended shipments of military aid to Kyiv until Zelensky’s government shows a commitment to peace negotiations, a White House official said.

It is one of the most dramatic US foreign policy shifts of recent years and has raised eyebrows as almost taking Moscow’s side.

Trump repeatedly insisted he could quickly end the war in Ukraine while on the campaign trail – and has been pushing Zelensky to get on board with negotiations despite not allowing him into talks.

Zelensky and leaders of Western allied nations hit out after being left out of initial peace talks.

But Bolton believes Trump is being manipulated by a pally-acting Putin.

He added: “Putin would love nothing better than to sign the [Ukraine peace] deal with Trump, because he thinks he can get what he wants from Trump.

“He’s already gotten a large part of it. Trump has retreated from a full restoration of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. No Ukraine membership in Nato.

“So that’s fine with the Kremlin.”

IF you drink from a plastic water bottle or eat leftovers from Tupperware, you might want to think again.

There’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that microplastics – which seep into our bodies from everyday items – are destroying our health.

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Microplastics seep into our bodies from items including water bottles and ready meals[/caption]

Various studies have shown these tiny particles can have terrifying consequences – from heart disease to cancer.

In fact, research published this week found some human brains contain up to 7g of plastic, which could be linked to dementia.

Scientists estimate we ingest and inhale the equivalent of 50 plastic bags or 52 credit cards every year.

But how can you avoid it? Here’s everything you need to know.

WHAT ARE MICROPLASTICS?

MICROPLASTICS are small pieces of plastic debris that have broken down from industrial waste and consumer goods.

“They measure fewer than five millimetres across, so the same size as a grain of rice or smaller,” Professor Matthew Cotton, professor of environmental justice at Teesside University, tells Sun on Sunday Health.

Nanoplastics are a particular concern.

“These are between one and 1,000 nanometres, which is up to 0.001mm across,” he adds.

“They’re completely invisible to the human eye and so are very easily swallowed or inhaled without us realising.”

WHY SHOULD I CARE?

THE evidence that microplastics could have implications on our long-term health is mounting.

Research has found microplastics can cause oxidative stress in the lungs and airways, which can trigger coughing, sneezing and dizziness.

Studies also suggest microplastics can lead to changes in our gut, resulting in stomach pain, bloating and diarrhoea.

And scientists at the University of Ottawa found “alarming” levels of microplastics with links to dementia in human brain tissue.

They discovered we carry up to a disposable spoon’s worth of plastic in our brains – about 50 per cent more than eight years ago.

Of particular concern were polyethylene particles less than 1/500 of the width of a human hair, which appeared to gather in the walls of blood vessels and immune cells.

Levels were higher in people diagnosed with dementia.

There are even links to cancer.

“Ingestion of microplastics can cause inflammation and irritation, which may potentially lead to DNA damage and promote cancer,” the charity Breast Cancer UK says.

One of the biggest dietary sources of microplastics is seafood

Professor Matthew Cotton

But the risks of microplastics may vary.

“It can depend on the type of plastic being ingested or inhaled, how they are chemically treated, and how they degrade,” says Prof Cotton.

He adds that plastics sometimes use ‘forever chemicals’ such as phthalates, found in cosmetics, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), used in cookware and dental floss.

“These have been shown to disrupt our endocrine systems, increasing our risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer, such as breast and prostate,” he says.

“Meanwhile, BPA mimics the hormone oestrogen, which can interfere with babies’ brain development and reduce fertility in men and women.”

HIDDEN MICROPLASTICS YOU’RE CONSUMING EVERY DAY

1. TEA BAGS

AS a nation, we drink 100million cups of tea every day.

But these brews could be a major source of microplastics – primarily polypropylene.

Research by McGill University found that when a plastic-containing tea bag was steeped in water at 95C, it released around 11.6billion microplastics and 3.1billion nanoplastics into a single cup.

Many brands use plastic to help seal bags during manufacturing, so go for plastic-free varieties from Pukka, Neal’s Yard or Clipper if you can.

Better still, try loose leaf tea.

2. WATER BOTTLES

IF you regularly sip from a plastic bottle, swap to one made of glass or stainless steel.

A plastic 1L bottle contains an average of 240,000 tiny pieces of plastic, with 90 per cent of fragments nanoplastics, research by Columbia University shows.

“One of the best substitutes is stainless steel, but glass bottles are another good option,” Rachel Watkyn, CEO of eco-friendly packaging firm Tiny Box Company, says.

“Both are non-toxic, don’t leach chemicals and last much longer.”

Avoid filling up directly from the tap too.

“Microplastics can be found in tap water due to water supplies being contaminated during treatment or distribution,” Rachel adds.

“To prevent this, you might want to consider getting a water filter.”

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water could reduce your microplastic intake from 90,000 to 4,000 particles a year, experts say.

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Drinking bottled water is a major contributor, experts say[/caption]

3. SEAFOOD DINNERS

UNFORTUNATELY, it doesn’t end at what we drink.

“One of the biggest dietary sources of microplastics is seafood,” says Prof Cotton.

“A lot of plastics end up in the oceans when nets and fishing gear are discarded at sea, or when waste management on land is poor.”

Rachel adds: “Microplastics can be consumed by fish and shellfish, which then make their way into our diets, especially when we eat the whole animal, and in particular, filter feeders like mussels and oysters.”

Always wash your seafood thoroughly before cooking, and if you eat it a lot, consider reducing your intake.

4. READY MEALS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS

HOW many ready meals do you eat a week?

If it’s more than a couple, then it’s time to try homemade.

Rachel says plastics in packaging can shed particles into our food – and this applies to reusable plastic containers too.

“Microwaving, reheating or storing food in plastic containers can cause microplastics to leak,” she adds.

Instead, try ones made from stainless steel or glass.

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Using plastic containers to store and reheat food causes microplastics to leak[/caption]

5. CHOPPING BOARDS

ARE you a plastic or wooden chopping board household?

If you’re the former, consider switching today.

Research has found that your plastic chopping board could be a “significant” source of microplastics.

Boards made from polyethylene or polypropylene can expose you to up to 79.4million microplastics every year, according to the study by North Dakota State University.

6. MAKE-UP

EVEN your beauty bag could be teeming with microplastics.

Facial scrubs, body washes and make-up items like lipstick, eyeshadow and bronzer may contain plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polymethyl methacrylate, Rachel says.

“Try to avoid these where possible,” she adds.

“Instead, look for natural alternatives, such as sugar, salt or apricot seed scrubs, and keep an eye out for certifications such as ‘Zero Plastic Inside’, or eco-friendly labels.”

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Even make-up like lipstick can expose us to microplastics[/caption]

Fremantle’s premiership tilt could be set up in the first five rounds but former defender Lee Spurr says while a good start is important, they must win games they start as favourites regardless of injuries.

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is rediscovering her best form in California, scoring a straight-sets win as she moves on from her loss in the Australian Open final.

Things got tense very quickly between Craig McRae and Adam Kingsley as the game was going on around them.