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Russian President Vladimir Putin is thought to have a $1billion mansion known as 'Putin's Palace' and a £73m superyacht at the centre of his rumoured hefty portfolio

Our thoughts are with loved ones at this time

When my partner Maria and I arrived in Poland we were exhausted — mentally, physically, and emotionally - but we were safe. We escaped Ukraine for Britain but, in the grand scheme of things, we’re amongst the few who have that option. I’m British, Maria is Ukrainian. Ironically, we left…

Coronation Street's Rick, played by Greg Wood, made his first appearance in Weatherfield back in 2009 to torment Joe McIntyre, who had been suffering from mountain debts after his business struggled

Kelly Nelan's dad and loan shark Rick, played by Greg Wood, terrorised the residents of Coronation Street during his short stint on the cobbles back in 2019

Corrie's Phill, played by Jamie Kenna, helped turn Maria's campaign around by producing a confidential report proving that the council were covering up the dangers of local air pollution - leading him to lose his job

Maria and her two children were among the first to escape the war in Ukraine

Classic episodes of Coronation Street have been airing and fans were surprised to hear Kirk, now played by Andy Whyment, originally go by a different name

Maria and her two young children, aged ten and eight, arrived in the UK on March 9 after driving across Europe in their car.