How many of Putin's top generals have died in Ukraine as new milestone hit

British troops must be ready "to fight in Europe once again" as the war in Ukraine continues, an army chief has warned.

Vladimir Putin's informers are working in the House of Commons, the civil service and top public schools, reports The Mirror.It is also understood that Putin has demanded that all his sleeper agents - operating under deep cover - remain on standby to jump into action as a response to Britain's support for Ukraine in their war with Russia.The Security Service have already been put on alert for potential cyber attacks by Russian spies in the UK.There are also concerns that the country's military secrets are being targeted, along with Ukrainian activists and Russian dissenters.A senior intelligence insider said: "We have to assume Russia is now active at all levels of British society. They scoop up all forms of intelligence and pass it back to the Kremlin through handlers."This could be anything from what sort of weaponry is being sent to the Ukraine – and how much of it – to the sexual antics of the country's political and military leaders."The disclosure comes after a suspected Russian spy was seized at Gatwick last week.The man in his 40s was held under the Official Secrets Act and remains in custody.Lt Col Philip Ingram, a former military intelligence officer, said: "It is impossible to accurately assess how many Russian agents there are in the UK.

cancel culture in a new interview. However, the former This Morning star admitted that someone like Vladimir Putin “does need to be cancelled, and quickly".Fern opened up about her thoughts on cancel culture whilst speaking on the podcast Walking The Dog with Emily Dean.The presenter went for a walk with the podcast host as they chatted whilst out walking their dogs. Fern, who is promoting her new book The Good Servant, discussed the story of Marion Crawford.Marion, whom the book centres around, was the governess to a young Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth, who was later shunned by the Royal Family after releasing a book about her time with them. Emily suggested to Fern that what happened to Marion was one of the earliest examples of cancel culture. “She was cancelled, essentially,” Emily remarked, to which Fern replied: “She was.”“She was one of the first big high profile cancellations, really,” Emily continued. “She lost everything,” Fern reflected.

Eurovision fans are pleading with the BBC to keep James Corden ‘away’ from the song contest should it be held in the UK. On Friday, we learned the 2023 Eurovision could be held in the UK, as Vladimir Putin continues his devastating invasion of winners Ukraine. While there is no definite yet, the BBC have confirmed they are considering the request to host the competition, which in 2022 saw Sam Ryder clinch the UK’s best result in years.

Russian leader is in declining health, but Vladimir Putin looked to have great stamina as the 69-year-old delivered an "impressive" 72-minute speech to officials.The Russian President accused Americans of "declaring they are sent by God to Earth with their sacred interests" during the spiel to the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.Rumours that Putin is dangerously ill were boosted by a secret US intelligence report that claimed the Russian leader was treated for an advanced case of cancer last month.

Boris Johnson has reportedly arrived in Kyiv for a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Vladimir Putin was "a chameleon of charisma" as he appeared "cocky and controlling" in his latest public appearance, according to a body language expert. The Russian President recently appeared at a meeting about the development of the Russian automotive industry, sighing deeply over and over after he sat down.

Ukraine.The 38-year-old labelled the brutal conflict "catastrophic", becoming one of just a small number of well-known Russian figures to speak out against the president, just a few months after the country's parliament passed legislation that could see dissidents who criticise Russia's military action jailed for up to 15 years."These events are catastrophic," Denisov told Russian YouTube channel Nobel. "It's horrific.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the hardline Putin supporter who left his stronghold in Chechnya to fight for Russia in Ukraine, has dismissed a rumour about the Russian leader’s health.The only strange thing about that is, the rumour never really existed.In a bizarre, hesitant audio recording posted to his Telegram channel, the Chechen leader told followers that he had "read that our president had fallen into a coma" and that "they are looking for a replacement right now.”Speaking in slow, halting Russian, rather than in his native Chechen, Kadyrov dismissed the suggestion, claiming that he himself had he had "recently" spoken with Putin."He has a very cheerful voice, a commanding voice, and he is ready to complete the special operation without harming the Ukrainian people and the state as much as possible," Kadyrov insisted.He issued a stark warning to anyone spreading rumours about Putin’s health, saying "I advise you that it is better to shut your mouths.”.The leader of the majority-muslim Chechen republic signed off the 69-second recording by saying "May Allah grant our president a long life, health, happiness and good luck.” There has long been speculation about the state of Vladimir Putin’s health. Rumours have swirled for the past few years that the former KGB officer, who has occupied one or other of Russia’s top political posts since 1999, is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, or blood cancer, or both.

Ukraine begin to bite.In a move that helps Russian exhibitors save face and avoid expulsion from a major global industry body, the Russian Association of Cinema Owners (RACO) said it had submitted an application to “exit UNIC.” It comes after Hollywood majors exited the Russian market following President Vladimir Putin’s decision late February to invade Ukraine, turning Russia into an international pariah state. The move broadens Russia’s isolation from the rest of the world at a time when its domestic cinema is facing near total collapse.

Ukrainian conscripts are reportedly being forced to man Russian frontlines as "cannon fodder" against their own country.A wounded Ukrainian fighter has claimed that separatists in the Donbas are being sent on "suicide missions" on Vladimir Putin's behalf, with next to no military training and outdated weapons. Speaking to The Telegraph, soldier Serhii added that the kidnapped separatists seemed to be "high on something" whilst launching frontal attacks against Ukrainian positions on foot.

Vladimir Putin is seriously ill, suffering from either Parkinson’s Disease or cancer or both, a medical expert says there is "no convincing evidence" that the Russian leader is seriously ill.In fact, says Professor Michael Clarke, war studies fellow at King's College London, the only medical treatment Putin is undergoing is a regular dose of Botox.Professor Clarke said Putin has been "known to hit the Botox quite heavily" and while his doctors are "never far away” that is more likely to be because he’s a hypochondriac.He told Sky News that "these stories [of Putin’s illness] will circulate but there's no convincing evidence”."When you see him in these clips,” Professor Clarke added, “he looks alright. You can't detect Parkinson's from the way someone walks or detect cancer just by looking at photographs”.The General SVR Telegram channel, which reportedly run by a Kremlin insider, claimed that Putin had been struck down by a "sharp sickness, weakness and dizziness" last week.

Russian opposition leader and Vladimir Putin critic, Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a dreaded “torture” prison notorious for sexual violence, it is believed. Navalny has disappeared from Pokrov penal colony where he was serving 11 years for alleged fraud and contempt of court cases but is no longer there.

Russian beauty queen could face 20 years in prison after she was detained as a suspected drug dealer, law enforcement have revealed.Kristina Dukhina, 34, a Miss Dubai runner-up and model agency owner, was held near her elite apartment complex in Moscow's skyscraper district.The 34-year-old had been a runner-up in the Miss Dubai contest held in 2019 and was also a Grand Prix Miss Federation winner, picking up the top prize in Russia's beauty contest in 2020.Dukhina is said to have been held by Russian police following a drugs bust that sees the Russian beauty queen facing a sentence of 20 years.Her potential two-decades behind bars comes as police intercepted the the model in possession of more than half a kilogram of mephedrone, a report has revealed.Dukhina is owner of an agency aimed at establishing the modelling industry in Crimea, which was annexed by Vladimir Putin's Russian forces in 2014, taking the land away from Ukraine.The mother-of-two is currently under investigation on the preparation of the illegal drug for sale.She has since left social media, cutting her presence online short and leaving a brief note to her fans before removing herself from online activities.She posted: "I am leaving social networks. I will take only loved ones to my sterile empty room of a new life."Dukhina's departure from social media is a far cry from the success and fame she achieved while working as a beauty contest participant.She had started up her own modelling agency, Black Sea Models.

Russian actress who pretended to be a Ukraine war refugee to get to a billionaire's birthday party has been deported after pictures of her at the event were leaked online.Ieva Andrejevaite, 34, said she was an asylum seeker upon arrival toCape Town International Airport in South Africa on April 28 after being denied entry for not having a visa. Plotting another way to get to a swanky event hosted in the country, the London-based actress informed officials that she was fleeing Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.After being let in, her scheme was soon exposed after she was photographed mixing with VIP guests at a party hosted by billionaire private investor Rob Hersov.She had even arrived on the private jet of Soviet-born British-American businessman Len Blavatnik, who is listed by Forbes as the 20th richest person in the world.South Africa Department of Home Affairs spokesman Siya Qoza said she had been given entry into the country to allow her to file an asylum claim within five days — but did not make any submission within this period.Commenting on her case, he said: “After that refusal of entry, she then lied to immigration officials, making up a story of wanting to apply for asylum.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.“As a result of our asylum seeker laws, immigration officials’ hands were tied and they were required to let her into the country so that she could apply for asylum within five days.

BBC”  in a new interview. However, the presenter has also declared that detractors are “weird” not to be proud of the historic platform.  Aside from a brief radio stint, Clive has worked for the BBC for his entire career and is incredibly proud to be a part of the national institution. The BBC will be 100 years old on October 18 of this year, but the long-standing broadcaster hasn’t escaped without being bashed regularly due to the licence fee it takes from the taxpayer. “We do cock it up, because we’re all human beings,” Clive reflected. “Most of the time we get it right,” he added.

Russian women who were detained for protesting against Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine claim they were stripped naked and forced to squat "in front of police cameras".The suspects were reportedly rounded up at or close to a rally and were subjected to "humiliating and degrading" treatment, their lawyer says. Women police officers ordered the suspected protestors, aged 18 to 27, to strip but in some cases cell doors were left open as male officers walked by.

Vladimir Putin’s health has grown after the Russian leader was pictured visibly shaking during an award ceremony today.Putin was stood next to one of the recipients of the state prize of the Russian Federation when the footage was taken. Talk around the Russian president's health has been rife ever since Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine in February of this year.

Sean Penn had the support from celeb friends while hosting the 2022 CORE Gala.

Ukrainian woman has revealed that during a six-day ordeal she was detained and raped by sick Russian soldiers who she claims forced weapons inside her intimate parts.Nastya, who lives on the outskirts of Mariupol, the besieged city on the north coast of the Sea of Azov, told Ukrainian media of her ordeal after her area was captured by Vladimir Putin's troops.The news comes as the United States and Europe urged Russia on June 6 to stop alleged sexual violence by its army and proxies in Ukraine, allegations that Moscow denounced as "lies." Nastya, her younger sister and her grandmother were seeking refuge from the bombs in the basement beneath their house, which was decimated by a bomb in March.She said they would only go above ground to breath fresh air for a few minutes. One day, she walked 30 meters from the shelter and encountered five Russian troops."One, perhaps the main one, then said: 'Whoa, beautiful girls'," she told news agency Vchasno.The soldiers then put bags on the heads of the three family members and brought them to a house.

Muse’s Matt Bellamy has claimed that Donald Trump’s reign of division in the US allowed Vladimir Putin to “cause chaos” in the West.The frontman was talking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, ahead of the Devon rockers’ new album, ‘Will Of The People’, being released in August.Discussing a lyric in the record’s title track that declares, “We need a revolution so long as we stay free”, Bellamy began: “It’s a worrying time because there is a chance here. There’s a window for a lovely new kind of political model or socio-economic structure that could be really good.