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SAS has been scrambled to Ukraine as Britain pulled staff from its embassy amid fears a Russian invasion is imminent.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said staff were being withdrawn from the British Embassy in Kiev in response to the growing threat from Russia’ - though it will remain open for essential work’.Just 30 diplomats - including the ambassador - will remain.Non-essential staff are also being evacuated from the US and Australian embassies.UK special forces troops will team up with their US counterparts on the ground in Ukraine to snoop on the movements of more than 100,000 of Putin’s troops which have amassed on the border.Armed for their own personal protection but under strict orders not to engage Russian forces the UK unit includes specialist electronic warfare operators.They are operating in freezing conditions to hoover up communications transmissions from Putin’s forces.In some stretches of the border Ukrainian and Russian troops are dug-in just a few hundred yards apart.At night both sides engage in regular fire-fights, and Russian forces have used drones to scout out Ukrainian positions.The 40-strong UK team is working with an American unit from the US European Command Special Operations which also has a training team in the east advising Ukrainian special forces.A second British special forces team is deployed in western Ukraine monitoring Russian war games in Belarus which commenced this week adding to the tension and ramping up invasion fears.A military source said the UK presence in the east of Ukraine was vital in collating intelligence, adding: "Let’s be clear they will be doing exactly the same."We know they have Spetsnaz units on the border."Our people are simply listening and

Times: “We have about half a million people who went through a war in this country in which they have either lost someone or something. "Half a million who have lost the blood of a relative, lost their homes or lost their friends, and they are ready to tear apart Russians with their bare hands.”He added: “If our intelligence manages to predict the direction of the main Russian hit, after the first big losses they won’t go further.“Putin realises that after heavy casualties his army may stop by itself.

THIS Morning anchor Holly Willoughby revealed her surprising former career in her Saturday Kitchen debut. The presenter, 40, confessed her excitement at starring on Matt Tebbutt's foodie extravaganza and the pair quickly got chatting about her food heaven and hell.

World War Three have escalated as Vladimir Putin has warned of a potential military response in reply to an ever “aggressive” NATO.During a speech to top commanders on Tuesday afternoon, the Russian President said he will consider a military response if his country feels threatened by NATO.He argued that the West is to blame for the rising tensions and demanded “security guarantees” from NATO, the Guardian reports. This came following a build-up of tanks and artillery for what could constitute an invasion force against Ukraine within weeks.

Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny has slammed UEFA for handing Scotland a more favourable fixture list in the Nations League group next summer.

World War Three could be triggered if Russia invades Ukraine, warns Yuliia Laputina the minister of veteran affairs.Laputina served as a top officer in Ukraine's equivalent of M15 and has revealed to Sky News that her country is ready to defend itself if Mosco launches an attack.In an interview at her office in Kiev, she said the consequences of further military action by President Vladimir Putin would not be contained within Ukrainian borders.She said: "If Russia will invade you know, you should also take care about the Balkans.

Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich has been ruled out of action for the remainder of the year after suffering side effects caused by Covid-19.The 26-year-old admitted in October that he had chosen not to be vaccinated against the virus but ended up testing positive last month.Kimmich missed the 2-1 defeat to Augsburg after coming into contact with someone who was positive, before sitting out as the German giants cruised past the likes of Arminia Bielefeld, Borussia Dortmund, Dynamo Kiev and Barcelona.And while his quarantine period ended on Wednesday, Bayern’s official Twitter account confirmed on Thursday that the 2017 German player of the year was set to miss the rest of 2021’s action.Kimmich announced on his Instagram that the coronavirus

It might be hard to believe but Jorge Jesus and his under-fire Benfica side are potentially one win away from a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Frightened Dynamo Kiev legend Leonid Buryak has told Ukraine they are facing one of the 'elite' teams in international football in Scotland.

Gogglebox viewers and two of the longest-standing pairings on the show, but Ellie and Izzi left viewers gobsmacked on Friday night with their use of cutlery.The Warner sisters – who have been on the show since 2005 – were enjoying some grub on the latest episode of the Channel 4 programme. Ellie was enjoying her dinner while Izzi spoke to her about how much she loved chicken Kiev.Between bites, Izzi told her sister: "I were trying to find something to have for tea on Sunday.

Russia has warned war with Ukraine is 'highly likely' as forces order troops to be 'combat ready' in response to a suspected invasion.The US has vowed to stand up to the direct threat imposed by Kiev's desire to retake Crimea as a "direct threat" as reports of a Russian invasion are growing, the Kremlin has said. President Vladimir Putin has also ordered US officials to leave Russia immediately amid fears he plans to order an invasion of Ukraine, before the end of January, according to the Sun.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in parliament that Crimea was Ukrainian territory despite it being claimed by Moscow in 2014.

Russia is planning a massive invasion of Ukraine across ten fronts which could commence by the end of January, according to intelligence chiefs, sparking World War Three fears.Ukrainian Brigadier General Kyrylo Budanov, who runs intelligence in Kiev, has warned that Putin is preparing some 100,000 soldiers for the assault.The Ukrainians have mapped out exactly how the invasion would take place, with an aerial assault involving 3,500 paratroopers on the cards.Preparations for airstrikes, artillery bombardments, amphibious landings and land assaults across ten different locations, including neighbouring Belarus, are also said to be underway.This comes after concerns were raised in April this year when social media footage appeared to show

English players have been frequent contenders for the Ballon d'Or over the years.So with that in mind, here are 11 English players who received multiple Ballon d'Or nominations.Honourable mentions: Kevin Keegan - 4 nominations (and 2 wins!) and Paul Scholes - 4 nominations.Gary Lineker was first nominated for the Ballon d'Or in 1986 after a superb campaign with Everton and winning the golden boot at the World Cup.He finished second behind Dynamo Kiev's Igor Belanov, despite scoring more than twice as many goals that year than the Soviet Union international.Lineker earned a further four nominations over the next five seasons during impressive spells with Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as standing out at another World Cup with

World War Three has become greater after Ukraine's foreign minister warned of fighting between Kiev troops and its Russian counterparts on the disputed Crimean border.Despite both sides denying a build of a Russian presence at the border, as we reported last week, Dmitry Kuleba told a meeting with German and French leaders on Monday that the West would need to “avoid being tied up in bureaucracy in the event of a conflict”, Reuters reported yesterday.He said: “If Russia starts acting, you simply won’t have time physically to coordinate, to go through all the bureaucratic procedures, to coordinate decisions.

entire town appears to be something out of a Disneyland movie or a children's picture book - and people can't get enough.The beautiful Ukrainian suburb of Kiev, called Comfort Town, is full of multi-coloured houses and buildings which resemble Lego bricks.The stunning town was created to brighten up the landscape after the dull and grey Soviet buildings in the 1950s and 1960s.Now, the buildings are painted in bright greens, yellows, and oranges - including the exterior walls and even the roofs.Those who come across the bold colours claim they look like Lego buildings or hotels from the popular board game Monopoly.Rows of the houses take over a large space of the suburb with contrasting bright colours appearing next to each other.Designers

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will not play for Barcelona for the next three months as the club evaluate the extent of his heart problems.

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has announced plans for a European solo tour in 2022.Lindemann will hit the road for six dates for his ‘Ich Hasse Kinder (I Hate Kids)’ tour in January, taking in shows in Kiev, Bratislava, Prague, Tallinn, Novosibirsk and Moscow. You can view the dates below.​“The first dates have been announced, the rest will follow shortly.

Los Angeles event on Thursday. The 45-year-old action star brought her 13-year-old to a book launch party for Drivebys by celebrity photographer Brian Bowen Smith.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox! Oleksandr Usyk has been given a hero's welcome upon his return to Ukraine.Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua on points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening to become the new WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion of the world.The 34-year-old became the latest Ukrainian heavyweight champion after the Klitschko brothers stepped away from competition in the past decade.

RT reporting the incident partly took place in a family section of the stadium.The hosts won the match itself 1-0 with a stoppage time penalty from winger Viktor Tsygankov sealing all three points.Reports suggest that the violence started after a supporter told ultras not to set of flares due to children seated in a nearby part of the stadium.The smoke and gas produced by the flares can be particularly harmful to children.Ultras were then seen attacking the fans and reports stated that the brawl consisted of around 50 ultras taking on four other supporters.Four people have since come forward to report injuries of "varying severity" and the matter is now being looked at by police.What punishments should be handed out for this sort of crowd

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Bottles were hurled as supposed far right activists clashed with pro-LGBTQ demonstrators at a topless 'rave'.Police had to use truncheons and tear gas to bring things under control as things turned ugly at the street party outside the president's office in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital on Friday.One officer was injured in the melee, reports RT.Shocking footage from Russian state media showed riot police holding back the baying crowd with truncheons as they and revellers were forced to duck to avoid airborne glass projectiles.Partygoers were seen earlier in the day playing music and dancing with their shirts off in the sun, but the fun quickly came to a halt when a group of men, believed to