World leaders are increasingly convinced Ukraine can beat the Russian Army March 25, 2022 Ukraine can “certainly win” against Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said, as he echoed statements by other world leaders present in Brussels for the NATO summit. Western allies strengthened their position against the Kremlin by pledging there would be a “very severe response” to any chemical attack launched by Moscow. Johnson said “the situation [...]
PM Boris Johnson dents UK and Ireland bid by suggesting Ukraine should host Euro 2028 March 24, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appeared to undermine the UK and Ireland’s bid for Euro 2028 by suggesting Ukraine be named hosts. Johnson also joined a chorus of criticism of Russia, who only declared their interest in staging the championship hours before the deadline on Wednesday. “The idea of Russia holding any football tournament or [...]
Watch the dramatic moment a Russian ship goes up in flames after a Ukrainian strike March 24, 2022 Dramatic footage has been shared on social media reportedly showing the moment a Russian landing ship burst into flames. Ukraine’s navy shared a short clip on Twitter showing the vessel after being hit by the Kyiv’s forces in the port city of Berdyansk. The ship, called the Orsk, was according to the Telegraph an Alligator-class [...]
Total value of Russian-linked assets frozen by the UK at £500bn March 24, 2022 The value of UK assets seized from individuals and organisations with links to Russia now stands at £500bn. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss made the announcement on Thursday, as 65 more targets for asset freezes were hit by the UK government. Among the key individuals and firms hit by the latest round of sanctions, are the [...]
Russian foreign minister’s stepdaughter who lives in £4m Kensington flat is sanctioned by UK March 24, 2022 Russia’s foreign minister’s stepdaughter, who lives in a £4m flat in Kensington, has been added to Britain’s sanctions list. The Instagram influencer and socialite Polina Kovaleva is the latest target of Britain’s campaign against Kremlin-linked individuals, as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its second month. Kovaleva, 26, who was privately educated, has documented her lavish [...]
Switzerland feels increasingly uncomfortable hosting Putin’s girlfriend and children in luxury chalet in Lugano March 24, 2022 A discussion in Swiss media about whether the country should ask Vladimir Putin’s girlfriend and their four children to leave Switzerland is becoming increasingly heated. Several media commentators and lawmakers do not think Switzerland should provide a safe haven to the Russian president’s long-term girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, and the couple’s four young children. Kabaeva is [...]
Kremlin shock admission as Putin spokesman Peskov says Russia has ‘not achieved anything yet’ in Ukraine March 24, 2022 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has stalled. However, asked on CNN what Russian President Vladimir Putin has achieved in Ukraine, he said: “Well, first of all not yet. He hasn’t achieved anything yet.” But he insisted the military operation was going “strictly in accordance with the plans and purposes [...]
Chelsea handed £30m cash boost and permission to sell tickets as government relaxes licence March 23, 2022 Chelsea have been handed a £30m boost from the government and given permission to sell some tickets again. The strict licence that the Premier League club has been operating under since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned was relaxed slightly today. It means Chelsea can receive up to £30m from their parent company “in respect of [...]
Anatoly Chubais: Top Russian envoy steps down and leaves the country after criticising war in Ukraine March 23, 2022 A senior and respected Russian official has stepped down from his role of climate envoy and left the country, after opposing Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. Anatoly Chubais quit Moscow this week according to Bloomberg, becoming the highest-ranking person to get out since the start of the war last month. This comes after Russia was [...]
Ministry of Defence calls on YouTube to axe Ben Wallace hoax call March 23, 2022 The Ministry of Defence have called on YouTube to remove videos of a hoax call to defence minister Ben Wallace.