Britons face fraught journeys overland and delays to find a way out of Russia | Russia

Britons face fraught journeys overland and delays to find a way out of Russia | Russia

British nationals urged to leave Russia amid the fallout of the war in Ukraine are facing fraught journeys back to the UK, with reports of tense border crossings, visa problems and disruption... Read more »
Russia sanctions: Fake English Heritage blue plaque put on Roman Abramovich’s London home

Russia sanctions: Fake English Heritage blue plaque put on Roman Abramovich’s London home

The blue plaque Roman Abramovich WON’T want: Prankster installs fake English Heritage honour on wall outside oligarch’s London home Despite being in Chelsea FC’s colours, it’s doubtful he will appreciate the sign ... Read more »
Ukraine war: Spokeswoman says Russia ‘won’t forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine

Ukraine war: Spokeswoman says Russia ‘won’t forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine

The Kremlin today threatened Britain with ‘tough retaliatory measures’ as President Vladimir Putin said devastating Western sanctions against Russia are verging on a declaration of war, and warned that any country imposing... Read more »
Russia says it ‘will not forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine in biggest threat yet

Russia says it ‘will not forget’ Britain’s support for Ukraine in biggest threat yet

The Russian foreign ministry promised that London faces ‘retaliatory measures’ after the government, with other countries in the West, levelled sanctions at the aggressor Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play... Read more »
Questions raised over time-lag on UK moves to sanction oligarchs | Russia

Questions raised over time-lag on UK moves to sanction oligarchs | Russia

Liz Truss is facing mounting questions over why the Foreign Office will take “weeks and months” to sanction Russian oligarchs, with the UK lagging behind the US and EU after targeting just... Read more »
Ukraine invasion: What nuclear weapons does Russia possess and what might it use them for? | World News

Ukraine invasion: What nuclear weapons does Russia possess and what might it use them for? | World News

Vladimir Putin has raised alarm across the world by placing his nuclear deterrent forces on high alert. But what atomic weapons does Russia possess and what might it use them for? We’ve... Read more »
Ex-BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff hits back after ‘insensitive’ comments about Russia and Ukraine slammed

Ex-BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff hits back after ‘insensitive’ comments about Russia and Ukraine slammed

Ex- Strictly Come Dancing dancer Kristina Rihanoff has hit back after being branded “insensitive” for her comments on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The professional Russian ballroom dancer retweeted a cartoon criticising Western... Read more »
London Luton Airport: Wizz Air issues update for flights to Ukraine, Moldova and Russia

London Luton Airport: Wizz Air issues update for flights to Ukraine, Moldova and Russia

Wizz Air has announced all flights to and from Ukraine and Russia have been temporarily suspended “until further notice”. Meanwhile, the airline’s flights to and from Moldova will now land and take... Read more »
Breaking: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich breaks silence amid Ukraine and Russia conflict

Breaking: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich breaks silence amid Ukraine and Russia conflict

Roman Abramovich has handed over the “stewardship and care” of Chelsea to the trustees of the club’s charitable foundation, effectively giving all decision-making powers to the six figures on its board including... Read more »
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s daughter Sofia shares anti-Vladimir Putin meme after Russia invade Ukraine

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s daughter Sofia shares anti-Vladimir Putin meme after Russia invade Ukraine

CHELSEA owner Roman Abramovich’s daughter Sofia has shared an anti-Vladimir Putin meme on social media. Abramovich, 55, was this week named as one of 35 oligarchs identified as aiding Putin’s ‘kleptocracy’ by... Read more »