Crack team of SAS veterans join Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion

W.N.B.A. superstar Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia on drug charges. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, 31, was arrested at the Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow after Russian custom officials found marijuana vape cartridges in her luggage, according to the New York Times. A statement released by the Customs Service says a criminal case has been opened into the “large-scale transportation of drugs,” which can result in a sentence of 5-10 years in prison if a conviction is upheld.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that he considers Western sanctions to be akin to a declaration of war against Russia.

Formula One.The American team have terminated the contract of the Russian driver and also ended their association with main sponsor Urakali.Mazepin had been given the all clear to compete under a neutral flag in F1 this season by the FIA earlier this week following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.However, Haas opted to part ways with him anyway just two weeks before the 2022 season gets underway.It seems Mazepin will not be going quietly, as he responded to the news with a statement of his own."Dear fans and followers, I am very disappointed to hear that my F1 contract has been terminated," he wrote on social media."While I understand the difficulties, the ruling from the FIA plus my ongoing willingness to accept the conditions proposed in order to continue were completely ignored, and no process was followed in this unilateral step."To those who have tried to understand, my eternal thanks."I have treasured my time in F1 and genuinely hope we can all be together again in better times.What are you views on the situation? Let us know in the comments section."I will have more to say in the coming days.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly been in Turkey to discuss the sale of Chelsea to Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.The Russian is desperate to find a buyer after being forced to cut ties with the club in the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last week.It's understood that Abramovich is looking for bids of around £3 billion, but the hurried nature of the sale means he'll probably struggle to get that much.A number of potential buyers have announced their interest, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American tycoon Todd Boehly who have planned a joint-bid.But Bayrak has emerged as the latest frontrunner after claiming "the Turkish flag will fly in London" earlier this week.Abramovich, who is waiving £1.5 billion worth of debt the club owes him, appears to want to ensure Chelsea falls into the right hands, and has spent the last few days speaking with the prospective buyers.The Russian's £48 million private plane was spotted landing in Istanbul on Wednesday, before moving on to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and it's understood that Abramovich has met with Bayrak in person to discuss a deal.Bayrak claims that he has been locked in talks with the Chelsea owner and ever insists he is "in the negotiation phase for the signatures".Do you think Abramovich will sell to the highest bidder or to whoever he thinks he will be best for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of

Ukrainian forces shooting down a reported Russian helicopter as it goes down into a ball of flames in a field.Ukraine's Armed Forces shared the video on their official account on Saturday (March 5) as they thanked their aerial surveillance team for taking down Vladimir Putin's troops.The 32-second clip shows the combat helicopter flying above the tree lines before a fast-travelling missile with a trail of smoke strikes the vehicle.The impact ends in a huge explosion in the sky as the helicopter being engulfed by plumes of black smokes before crashing onto a field."Glory to Ukraine!" the Facebook post added.Some online viewers speculated the helicopter is a Mi-24 helicopter gunship, which is often being referred as a "flying tank" by Soviet forces.Others said it could be Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark", also known as "Werewolf" — a Russian single-seat attack helicopter, reported Mirror.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky recently attacked Nato leaders over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone over the country.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...He also said in a press conference on Friday to ask Vladimir Putin to "sit down" and talk to him "like a man": "Get off our land.

With the war in Ukraine continuing to push many of its citizens out of the country amid Vladimir Putin’s invasion, protests continue in Russia.  Thousands have taken to the streets to denounce the war, including the daughters of some of Russia’s most elite figures with ties to the Kremlin.  One of Russia’s most outspoken opponents of the invasion on social media has been Sofia Abramovich, who publicly called out Putin in her Instagram Story with a post that said, "Putin wants a war with Ukraine.The biggest and most successful lie out of the Kremlin propaganda is that most Russians are with Putin." Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with his daughter Sofia Abramovich in the stands. (Mike Egerton/PA Images) The equestrian is the daughter of Roman Abramovich, 55, the owner of the Chelsea Premier League Football Club who has a reported net worth of $12 billion.The club owner has said he will sell the team after mounting pressure brought on by the invasion and his ties to the Kremlin.  Abramovich also announced that he has instructed the popular football club to set up a foundation that will use all net proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to "benefit all victims of the war in Ukraine." Abramovich has yet to be sanctioned over his relationship with Russia.

Vladimir Putin about a weapon "worse than a nuclear bomb" have added to fears around Russia looking set to take the invasion of Ukraine to a dangerous next level. His comments, from a October 2017 youth festival in Sochi, may have been a signal of his early intent to go to any extreme on the battlefield.The Russian President seemed convinced the world would soon witness super-human soldiers who cannot feel pain or fear.He said: “A man has the opportunity to get into the genetic code created by either nature, or as religious people would say, by God.“All kinds of practical consequences may follow.

Ukraine as the conflict continues to worsen amid Vladimir Putin's invasion.Experts have warned that the Russian President could be ready to take the war to a new level as Ukrainian forces have managed to largely repel his force's advances. There are fears that the power-mad ruler has sarin gas, one of the most toxic and fast-acting chemical weapons ever created.The concerns follow news that Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, said that the US was developing “biological materials” in Ukraine, reports the Telegraph.Mr Lavrov said Moscow had information that the US was “worried it would lose control” over alleged chemical weapons sites in Ukraine.One expert, Washington’s ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said "nothing is off the table with this guy," referring to the Russian president.

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violating the sovereignty of other countries, Russia's president spends his downtime in an enormous mansion on the coast of the Black Sea thought to be worth over $1 billion (£753 million). Russia's aggressive foreign policy has put the political and personal life of President Vladimir Putin sharply into the spotlight.

Before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered politics and found himself in charge of his country's fight against Russia's Vladimir Putin, he led a life as an on-screen performer. A former comedian, Zelenskyy, 44, starred as a head of state in the 2017 political satire "Servant of the People," which is also the name of the real-life political party he founded.

“Jeopardy!” is giving viewers a heads up that Friday’s episode contains a clue about Russia and Ukraine.

Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, is returning his Russian honour.

Shane Warne sent out his support for Ukraine just days before his tragic death from a suspected heart attack on Friday. The Australian was quick to tweet out words of support for Ukraine, who were invaded in late February on the orders of war monster Vladimir Putin.

Chelsea and the Russian oligarch will not consider bids from either China or Saudi Arabia.Abramovich announced his intentions to sell Chelsea for the "best interests of the club".The statement came just days after Abramovich had announced his intention to hand the 'stewardship' of Chelsea over to its trustees.But, according to Reuters, Abramovich is in no rush to sell Chelsea, even with the possibilities of sanctions against the Russian oligarch. The news of the sale follows Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but there is no suggestion Abramovich is in any way linked to the situation.Chelsea have asked Joe Ravitch, the co-founder of investment bank Raine Group LLC, to find a buyer for the club.Ravitch said: "We are not going to rush anything.

After 192 performances at the Metropolitan Opera, soprano Anna Netrebko will not be performing this year due to her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.  The Met made several attempts to convince Netrebko, who has made statements critical of the war, to rebuke Putin but failed to persuade the singer. "It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera," General Manager Peter Gelb said in a statement Thursday.

Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor said that it is blocking access to Facebook, as concerns are growing over a wider crackdown on media and the passage of new restrictions on reporting about the invasion of Ukraine.

Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have revealed their current Russian "kill count" since the start of the war last week.The former heavyweight world champion boxers have both taken up arms to defend Ukraine following the invasion by Russian troops on February 24.Vitali has now revealed that the brothers have both already killed an estimated six Russian soldiers since they joined the Ukrainian military in the wake of the invasion.Reports earlier this week claimed that both Wladimir and Vitali were included on Russian president Vladimir Putin's 24-man 'kill list', which also featured other key figures and president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Speaking to Sky News, Vitali, who is the mayor of Kyiv, confirmed that he and his brother have already "killed some people, I guess six people last night".Wladimir has also admitted that he is prepared to die to defend his country, telling CNN: "We’re not interested in how strong the Russian army is, we’re ready to fight.“And we’re ready to die for our home country and for our families because it’s our home.

Olympic Games - where she claimed a bronze medal.Kabaeva returned to Athens in 2004, and she went two better to claim the gold medal. It came after she had earlier been stripped of titles for doping.Fame followed, and Kabaeva sparked a storm in Russia after posing nude for Maxim, a Russian men's magazine, in 2004.The photographer for the shoot, Mikhail Korolov, said: “I didn’t even need to persuade her.

Lending a helping hand. Lori Loughlin is doing her part amid the Ukraine-Russia war conflict.

Days after returning safely to the United States from war-torn Ukraine, Maksim Chmerkovskiy is dealing with survivors guilt, he told GMA on Friday.The 42-year-old DWTS pro revealed that the trauma he experienced after Vladimir Putin laid siege on the sovereign nation is 'very difficult to process.'Maks was in Kyiv working on a television show when Russian forces invaded and he fled the country on a packed train of 'only women and children' refugees. He admitted to feeling guilt and shame for being able to escape the violence. His story:Maksim Chmerkovskiy admitted he feels 'guilty' for fleeing Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, in his first interview since arriving to the US with GMA on Friday 'It's a bit surreal, to be honest.