Russia ukraine war

Russia’s bloodiest serial killer is volunteering to fight for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine . Sex attacker Mikhail Popkov , 58, wants to join a controversial scheme that has seen thousands of murderers, rapists and other hardened criminals become mercenaries. The prison recruitment scheme reportedly sees criminals sent out to fight with pro-Russian forces in Putin's illegal war in exchange for a pardon if they continue to fight and stay alive for six months. Ex-policeman Popkov — nicknamed ‘The Werewolf’ and the ‘Angarsk Maniac’ — has killed 83 women, and is serving two life sentences plus nine years after three separate trials. A police source believes his true toll is “closer to 200”. Mikhail Popkov was convicted of killing 83 women but it's believed he could have had closer to 200 victims ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Popkov raped most of his victims, aged 18 to 50, before killing them with axes, hammers, knives, screwdrivers and spades. Despite this, … [Read more...] about Russia’s worst rapist who killed 83 women volunteers to fight for Putin in Ukraine

Ukraine: Remnants of Russian unit discuss their situation SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ukrainian boxer Maksym Galinichev was killed fighting for his country at the age of just 22. Reports stated Galinichev, a promising talent, lost his life near Kreminna in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine while serving with the 25th Airborne Brigade. Related articles Joshua called Klitschko 'to ask for Ukraine role' after Usyk defeat Oleksandr Usyk accepts Tyson Fury ultimatum - with Ukraine condition He had opted to skip the European Boxing Championships in Armenia next month to fight with his nation's military as they continue to battle against Russia 's advances. Tributes poured in as … [Read more...] about Boxing champion killed fighting in Ukraine leaves behind three-year-old daughter

Two Russian pupils 'fainted' as they were shown new school desks decorated with pictures and details on fighters killed in Vladimir Putin 's war in Ukraine , according to local media. Others students refused to sit at the 'macabre' desks at the school in Irkutsk, Russia, which display pictures of dead national guardsmen. A teacher said: 'They were shocked by the crying relatives and fainted,' a teacher said. A pupil added: 'It's the same as learning on a gravestone.' Another source said: 'They think the desks are macabre.' Two Russian pupils 'fainted' as they were shown new school desks decorated with pictures and details of fighters killed in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, according to local media Others students refused to sit at the 'macabre' desks at the school in Irkutsk, Russia, which display pictures of dead national guardsmen Putin's regime is seeking to propagandise the war in school and the desk tributes to fighters is part of this campaign. … [Read more...] about Russian pupils faint as they are made to sit at ‘macabre’ school desks decorated with the faces of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has reportedly ditched his "sex-mad" mistress and their children to live in his Kremlin flat. The Russian warmonger is thought to have become stressed by his failing invasion of Ukraine and is understood to have deserted his gymnast lover Alina Kabaeva, 39, and their young children, instead spending much of his time inside a carefully-guarded fortress close to his office. In a TV interview over the weekend, he confessed: "I have an apartment here, where I spend a lot of time lately. READ MORE: UK street where residents woken at all hours by 'constant fights and people screaming' "I work here and spend a lot of nights often." Reports suggest the Russian despot had grown paranoid for his security before making the move. Until recently it was believed Putin had been living in his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, although it was revealed he also kept a forest palace at Valdai where he was living with Kabaeva and their children - of … [Read more...] about ‘Paranoid’ Putin ditches ‘sex-mad gymnast mistress’ and retreats to guarded Kremlin flat

Crimean 'Prime Minister' Sergey Aksyonov (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Kremlin-installed leader of Crimea has reportedly formed a pro-Russian mercenary group named "Convoy," which was inspired by the notorious Wagner Group. According to reports, Sergey Aksyonov's group has already been dispatched to occupied areas of southern Ukraine 's Kherson region. A member of the mercenary outfit has stated that although the organisation is owned by Aksyonov, all members are former Wagner employees. The group was seen training in a forest and learning how to dig trenches and place landmines in a Russia -24 TV broadcast. The Convoy's Telegram account was launched in November and features a lot of Russian Orthodox imagery and … [Read more...] about Crimea leader ‘creates own Wagner Group’ in bid to bolster Putin’s forces

Russia: Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Xi Jinping SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Donald Trump has blamed the Biden Administration for the spectre of nuclear war as explosive rhetoric over Ukraine heats up. Vladimir Putin announced plans to move tactical nuclear weapons into neighbouring Belarus on Sunday drawing condemnation from NATO. Related articles North Korea sparks WW3 fears by firing missiles as US sends carrier Harry's 'low-profile' UK appearance is move to 'minimise media circus' The former Republican president took to Truth Social to comment on Putin's move and slam Joe Biden 's Government. He said: "Here we go!!! Just as I predicted, now we’re playing with the 'BIG … [Read more...] about Trump blames US ‘incompetence’ for nuclear escalation with Russia as WW3 fears rise

close Video Sen. Barrasso opposes Senate's new AUMF proposal On 'America's Newsroom,' Republican lawmaker from Wyoming says President Trump had the full authority to strike Syria. The Senate is expected to vote this week on an amendment from Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., to establish a Senate-approved watchdog over the billions of dollars the U.S. has sent to Ukraine, as senators work their way toward the expected repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Iraq war authorizations. Hawley told Fox News Digital on Monday evening that the right person for the job would be "tough, tenacious," and said the ideal candidate would be similar to John Sopko, the current special inspector general for Afghanistan. "He's done a terrific job – maybe he'd like to do this job. I mean, he already knows how to do it. And that's winding down," Hawley said in reference to Sopko’s work on Afghanistan. "Maybe he'd like to shift over to Ukraine. I think that would probably be my first … [Read more...] about Sen. Hawley calls for ‘tough, tenacious’ inspector general to oversee Ukraine aid

Massive explosion at chocolate factory in Reading, Pennsylvania SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Seven people have died after a chocolate factory explosion tore through a US town this weekend. A massive blast rocked the plant on Friday, destroying part of the building and trapping victims under rubble. Related articles Fire rages tears through homes after 'explosion' sparks evacuation French police officers clash with 'violent activists' Now two days later, all the bodies of the victims have been recovered after the explosion in Pennsylvania . The explosion at R.M. Palmer Co. plant was caught on camera and video shows the building flattened after the explosion which saw debris and dust … [Read more...] about Massive chocolate factory explosion rocks town as 7 found dead under rubble

On Saturday evening, Armenia and Turkey will square off with one another in their Euro 2024 qualifier in a clash that goes beyond the confines of football. The sides have only played each twice since Armenia's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 - during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. “This is only a football game, it is not a war. We cannot carry the weight of history on our shoulders," Fatih Terim told press ahead of the game. However, the two countries have no diplomatic relationship, and their 193-mile land border is closed. Their rivalry stems from the refusal of Turkey to acknowledge a genocide against the Armenians predating the foundation of each country, and yet UEFA allows them to play each other. Some countries, however, are deemed too dangerous to face each other. Russia vs Ukraine Russia and Ukraine have been separated by UEFA since 2014 - when skirmishes of conflict broke out in the Donbas region of Ukraine. However, the two sides did clash in the … [Read more...] about Five international sides banned from squaring off as ‘Europe’s bloodiest match’ kicks off

Vladimir Putin’s close ally Dmitry Medvedev has warned again of nuclear “apocalypse” if the West continues to provide arms to Ukraine . Medvedev, the former Russian president and prime minister, chillingly said that rubble would “emit radiation” for centuries to come as he predicted a catastrophic outcome. Currently deputy chairman of Russia's powerful security committee, Medvedev claimed that the West wanted to make Ukraine a “new anti-Russian Frankenstein”. Putin has repeatedly cast the conflict as necessary to combat alleged Western aims to weaken Russia and has told of an increasing threat of nuclear war. Last week he warned of a World War 3 “global conflict” as he issued a nuclear threat ahead of the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine . Putin threatened nuclear conflict in a speech last week ( Image: Getty Images) Now Medvedev told Russian news outlet Izvestia of a possible apocalypse if the West continues to supply weapons to Ukraine. He … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin ally chillingly warns of ‘nuclear apocalypse’ with radioactive rubble