Battle maps show Ukraine's rout of Russians in 'greatest counteroffensive since WW2'

Guardian).She said her husband wanted “the end of the deaths of our boys for illusory goals that make our country a pariah and weigh heavily on the lives of its citizens”.A post shared by ALLA PUGACHEVA (@alla_orfey)Galkin was added to the foreign agents’ register by the authorities in Russia last Friday (September 16), having lost his prime-time TV show back in April and been dropped from a number of contracts since.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.As reported by the BBC, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of Galkin: “Our paths have clearly diverged – he has made very bad statements.”Artemy Troitsky, a musician and Kremlin critic who left the country in 2014, said: “I think this is her first ever strong political statement and this in itself, of course, is quite shocking for the people in Russia.“I think she’s not the only one who may turn the public opinion.

Catherine, Princess of Waleshas met with the First Lady of Ukraine at Buckingham Palace. The 40-year-old royal held an audience with Olena Zelenska - who is the wife of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy - at the reception at the Palace on Sunday from the war-torn country as the world leader is expected to represent her country at Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday (19. 09.

Kate, the new Princess of Wales, has again paid tribute to her predecessor Princess Diana with a piece of signature jewellery while meeting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wife today (September 18).As the Princess took part in Wednesday’s poignant procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, she wore a pair of diamond and pearl drop earrings from her late mother-in-law's private collection. And now, while meeting with Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady, Kate wore a delicate three-strand pearl bracelet that was crafted by designer Nigel Milne for Diana.

Ukraine. But Evgenia Prokopenko, Queen of Ukraine – Earth 2012, admits that she keeps a makeup bag and perfume with her wherever she goes, even in the trenches.And despite the 35-year-old medic's main concern being the saving of lives, Evgenia said she has a bullet for Russian President Vladimir Putin.READ MORE: Ukrainian model swaps the catwalk for camo and brands Putin an 'old fart motherf*****r'"I speak Russian fluently, but I don't know Putin's language.

Ukraine's First Lady will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on behalf of her country. While President Volodymyr Zelensky will remain in his war-torn country as global leaders say a final farewell to the British monarch - who died on 8 September aged 96 - his wife Olena Zelenska will join dignitaries at the service on Monday (19. 09.

Putin's war in Ukraine takes a turn, according to a new report.Heavy drinking to relieve stress among "certain people from his inner circle" has been particularly troubling to the dictator, who is known for his minimal alcohol consumption, Russian independent media outlet Meduza claims.And it is even claimed that the officials' collective vice has led to an embarrassing lack of discipline, with some statesmen even slurring their words in public or missing key events.READ NEXT: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'involved in car accident'An insider said: "Some [officials] have missed important events."Others have slurred their words and said things that don’t make sense in official settings."The general public has already started to notice."Kremlin sources revealed that while the issue began in February, it has only worsened in recent weeks as Ukraine fights back against Russian troops.An informer revealed: "People have been relieving their stress this way since February."Ministers, their subordinates, and even some deputy prime ministers, presidential administration and Security Council members, state corporation heads, and governors [have begun to drink more]."Meduza added: "The main reason for the stress is the domestic damage caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and the sanctions that followed — and that Putin believes the bureaucrats should have an easier time coping."Most senior officials were not told of Putin's plan to begin a full-scale invasion of Ukraine before Russian troops hit the ground in February - and many have since been in a state of "shock and confusion".One source revealed: "They took to the bottle [in February].

Ukrainian armed forces claim to have found a huge mass grave containing the bodies of 440 people after they liberated the area from Russia. The city of Izyum in the Kharkiv region has recently fallen back into the hands of defending forces.

A brave nurse has told of little children being lined up and shot by Russian soldiers in war-ravaged Ukraine.

meteor soaring over a town in Scotland.Twitter users shared video clips to the social media website, capturing a glowing light streaking through the night sky, leaving a burning trail in its wake.One user wrote: "Anyone else see a meteor burning up in the sky a few mins ago? Going south to north over the West coast of Scotland #meteor."READ MORE: UFOs are snooping on Vladimir Putin's war, Ukraine scientists claimA second penned: "Wow the comet tonight #comet #asteroid #meteor."The comet could be seen from different locations throughout Scotland, with one person writing: "Have I just seen a meteor fly over Johnstone??" and another asking: "Did I legit just see a shooting star in Motherwell or is that something crashing out the sky?"A few users saw the meteor over Glasgow, with one person posting: "Meteor over Glasgow/Cumbernauld tonight around 10pm. So bright! #meteor #Glasgow" and another, "Anyone in #glasgow Just see this??? Was all different colours like a firework but silent? Maybe part of a meteor?."For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. UK Meteor Network tweeted: "So far we have received 35 public reports about a fireball spotted at 21:00 and a couple of our cameras caught it." They later issued an update confirming that the number had gone up to "83 reports and counting", before stating they had received reports from Scotland and Northern Ireland that "just surpassed 200."The network, which includes 170 cameras that record meteors across the UK, said that they "are investigating to ascertain what the object was – meteor or space debris."READ NEXT: Meghan 'snubbed' by royal fan in awkward moment at Windsor walkabout Full

President Volodymyr Zelensky has survived following an incident which saw a car slam into his motorcade.

Facebook post in which revealed that the leader was not seriously injured and has been checked by medical professionals.READ MORE: Sick state-backed Iranian TV compares Queen to Hitler and calls her death 'good news' Sergii's Facebook post read: "A car collided with a car of the President of Ukraine and escort cars in Kyiv Medics accompanying the head of state, provided the driver of the legkovika emergency assistance and passed the ambulance. "The president was examined by a doctor, no serious damage was detected.

Vladimir Putin’s war, according to Ukrainian scientists.Boffins monitoring the skies above the invaded nation have reported a string of sightings of mystery objects they cannot identify.They say the craft move so quickly - at speeds of up to 15km per second - they are almost impossible to see and capture on film.READ MORE: 'Tense' Queen encounter caused by corgi puppy recalled by Nicola SturgeonUkraine officials have ordered two meteor monitoring stations to observe the UFOs which researchers say are everywhere. They have recorded two different types of object - black phantoms which appear to absorb radiation and luminous cosmics ’which are brighter than the background of the sky’.

Vladimir Putin’s car reportedly been “attacked” in what appears to have been a possible assassination attempt, unconfirmed reports suggest.

Iran-made “suicide drone” used by Russia. The shocking discovery was found on the field of battle near Kupiansk in Kharkiv.The official Twitter account for the Ukrainian Army posted images of a device it recovered. READ MORE: Sick state-backed Iranian TV compares Queen to Hitler and calls her death 'good news' Photos show a partially-destroyed UAV Shahed-136.The device had Russian writing on it, but is known to have been made in anti-Western Iran.According to the experts at Military Factory, the device is a modern “swarming drone” made and developed by Iran.It contains 400kg of what is known as “loitering munition” - which is mainly used to hit targets on the ground.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn't been invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral. The 69-year-old politician and other Kremlin representatives have all been blacklisted by Buckingham Palace, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. Dignitaries from Belarus and Myanmar have also been overlooked by the palace, while Iran will only be represented at the funeral on an ambassadorial level.

Vladimir Putin to head up the development of natural resources in Russia ’s Arctic territories, apparently fell overboard while sailing his private yacht off the country’s Pacific coast. Pechorin, 39, is the latest senior official linked to Russia’s energy sector and the Kremlin to die in suspicious circumstances.READ MORE: High-profile Russians keep mysteriously 'falling' to their deaths from windowsHe reportedly fell off the side of a boat in the waters close to Russky Island near Cape Ignatiev, said Komsomolskaya Pravda.His body was found after a search lasting more than a day.

Vladimir Putin has reportedly sacked a new Lieutenant General just 16 days after appointing him as Russian troops suffered a humiliating defeat in Ukraine. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched his first major counter-offensive since the invasion began in February.Ukraine claims it has regained 3,000sqkm (1,158sqmi) of territory this month.

READ MORE: King Charles III announces UK bank holiday on day of Queen's funeralHe mentioned the admiration Russia had for the Queen and stated that the Russian people had “great respect” for Queen Elizabeth II, and spoke of her qualities of “wisdom and authority”.Putin also paid his respects to Charles III after the passing of his mother."Your Majesty, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth," he said."The most important events in the recent history of the United Kingdom are inextricably linked with the name of Her Majesty. For many decades, Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage."I wish you courage and perseverance in the face of this heavy, irreparable loss.

Ukraine may have captured one of Russia's most senior army officers.A man wearing the uniform of a mid-ranking Lieutenant-Colonel was seen in a video depicting a group of Russian prisoners of war near Kharkiv earlier this week.However, in what would be a crushing blow to Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian media now claims the man is "likely" to be Andrei Sychevoi, a Lieutenant General and thought to be the most senior Russian officer to be captured since World War II.READ MORE: Mystery surrounding Putin's £500m superyacht used as plaything for sex-mad mistressImages circulating both Twitter and Telegram show Sychevoi among a group of Russian troops handcuffed on their knees and being interrogated by Ukrainian soldiers.The man is bleeding from a cut on his eyebrow and refuses to answer questions from the troops.One social media user claimed they were captured near Balakliya, in the Kharkiv region, but his capture has not yet been officially confirmed.Chuck Pfarrer, former SEAL Team Six Squadron Leader, posted on Twitter: “Yesterday, videos featured a RU officer captured on the Kharkiv front.“He was assumed to be a local commander - he was, in fact, Lieutenant General Andrei Sychevoi, General in command RU’s ‘West’ Group.“Sychevoi is the most senior Russian officer captured since WWII.”Nexta TV tweeted: "It seems that the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured not the usual 'lieutenant colonel', but the commander of the 'West' grouping, Colonel General Andrey Sychevoi.”In its daily military update on September 9, the Kyiv Post said infantrymen had "likely" captured Sychevoi, citing circulating video and independent Ukrainian media sources.The Lviv Journal tweeted: “Time will tell if it's Gen.