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Putin calls West an 'Empire of Lies' after sanctions imposed

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the West an "Empire of Lies" as he discussed the economy with top officials on Monday following the imposition of sweeping sanctions against Moscow, the Kremlin said.

Reuters

Russian nuclear forces placed on high alert after Putin order -Interfax

Russia's defence ministry on Monday said its nuclear missile forces and Northern and Pacific fleets had been placed on enhanced combat duty, the Interfax news agency reported, in line with an order the previous day from President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Russia blames UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss for its decision to put nuclear deterrent on high alert

The Kremlin said her remarks were 'absolutely unacceptable'

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Putin's paranoia - Covid fears and full-time food taster as tyrant puts nukes on alert

Rumours about Vladimir Putin’s health have been swirling for years. His decision to invade Ukraine last week has kicked off further questions about the Russian leader’s mental state - including his disturbing paranoia

Daily Mirror

'Putin is weak when we are together,' says ex-Ukrainian president Poroshenko

Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24 from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, just a few kilometres away from Russian troops. Poroshenko, who was in power from 2014 to 2019, welcomed the "growing" Western support for his country, as well as the EU's decision to provide…

France 24

Boris Johnson blamed EU for Russia’s 2014 attacks on Ukraine and was branded ‘Putin apologist’

Future prime minister was condemned for arguing Brussels had ‘caused real trouble’ in Ukraine – in stark contrast to current stance

The Independent UK

Putin left The Queen waiting for 14 mins and she broke protocol to make snide remark

Vladimir Putin and The Queen have a tense relationship - with the Russian leader awkwardly making her wait and Her Majesty reportedly making an intriguing comment during his visit in 2003

Daily Mirror

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Is a nuclear war on the way? What experts say after Vladimir Putin's order to put forces on high alert

Experts on Russian nuclear forces have said they are “nervous”, while others think nuclear weapons would not be used "any time soon"

Irish Mirror

‘Show this to Putin’: Six-year-old Ukrainian girl killed in Russian shelling as doctor make angry plea

Images show hospital medics fighting to save child’s life after apartment block hit in southern port city of Mariupol

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin's seven ominous warning signs before Russia invaded Ukraine

From the most recent invasion of Ukraine to attempted assassinations of critics, there are some warning signs to the world from the Russian President.

Daily Record

Brits 'firmly advised' not to travel to Ukraine after Liz Truss fighting claim

It comes as the Kremlin's propaganda machine claims Russia's nuclear forces were put on 'special alert' because of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss' comments about 'confrontations and clashes between Nato and Russia

Daily Mirror

‘Unacceptable’ Truss statements sparked Putin’s nuclear alert, Kremlin claims

The UK has alleged that Russia’s threat is an attempt to distract from its losses amid a fierce Ukrainian resistance.

The Independent UK

Inside Putin's unlikely friendship with Steven Seagal

Despite being one of the most secretive and suspicious global leaders, one man has been able to weave into Putin's inner circle, Steven Seagal.

Wales Online

Inside Russia's collapsing economy as banks are emptied and oligarchs speak out

As the cost of the prolonged invasion continues to rise and western economic sanctions hit the country hard, Russia's economic and financial systems have been left struggling, hundreds queue at banks and once loyal oligarchs break rank

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Evening Standard

Fears civilian death toll will soar as Russian forces ‘use more heavy artillery and rockets’ to hit key cities

West concerned Moscow is launching more indiscriminate strikes on urban areas as invasion suffers setbacks

Daily Mirror

Brave hero stays in Ukraine to protect 400 rescue animals from Russian bombings

Animal shelter owner Andrea Cisternino has vowed to stay in Kyiv to protect his rescue animals from harm's way - and said he would 'rather die' than leave them behind

Reuters

German revellers swap Carnival parade for anti-war rally

Germans in Cologne swapped their traditional Carnival festivities for an anti-war rally on Monday that featured parade floats lampooning Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

The Independent UK

Putin issued nuclear order in response to Liz Truss comments, Kremlin says

‘I will not name the authors of these statements, although it was the British foreign secretary’

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Evening Standard

One girl’s battle in vain for life and tragedy unfolding amid Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine

The Evening Standard has taken the decision to publish the distressing photos to highlight the brutality and tragic consequences of the Russian invasion

Daily Mirror

What is a nuclear deterrence as Putin puts Russia's nuclear force on high alert

Vladimir Putin has caused alarm in the West by stating he will move to put his nuclear deterrent forces on high alert. The US called Putin's decision an "unacceptable escalation" in his war on Ukraine

Reuters

Factbox-EU sanctions target Russia's economy, elites and Putin himself

The European Union has imposed several packages of sanctions on Russia for launching an "unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine", with some measures the bloc has never applied before and some deemed a taboo until Russia's invasion.

Daily Mirror

Russian news sites crippled as suspected 'Anonymous' hackers leave anti-Putin message

Anonymous are believed to have hacked the websites of three major news agencies in Russia and replaced their homepages with anti-war messages accusing Putin of telling lies for his war

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat is classic performance of a playpen bully

When Vladimir Putin made his staged announcement on preparing his nuclear forces to his top military officials — they didn’t look much like a winning team.

Daily Mirror

Kirstina Rhianoff's most controversial outbursts - after backtracking over Ukraine slurs

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Kirstina Rhianoff's has been criticised for her outspoken comments on Russian Invasion of Ukraine as fans of the dancer rushed to unfollow her on Twitter despite her saying she's 'deeply sorry'

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Russian Artillery Pounds Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Ceasefire Talks End with No Breakthrough

Russian artillery bombarded residential districts of Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv on Monday, killing possibly dozens of people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow's invading forces met stiff resistance from Ukrainians on a fifth day of conflict. The attacks took place while Russian and Ukrainian officials met on the Belarusian border…

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