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military equipment, with thousands signing up to the movement.Around 4,000 of Vladimir Putin's troops have joined an “educational platform” known as the “Atesh School”, according to the organisation's Telegram page.The group says in a promotional post that its followers “have mastered the art of breaking equipment and sabotaging orders”.READ MORE: Putin official dies in balcony fall in latest mysterious death of Russian top brassOn Telegram, the organisation specifically calls for Russian troops and mercenaries fighting with the Wagner Group to join the movement."Students of the Atesh School know that there is no need to go to war if you can get good money in the rear, repairing your equipment and not risking your life," one Telegram post read.

Charna Flam Veteran entertainment publicist Andrew Freedman died Feb. 8 in New York after being diagnosed with liver cancer in August. He was 67. Freedman worked with clients including Gayle King, Barbara Walters, Joan Collins, Margo Martindale, Christopher McDonald and Harry Shearer. Prior to his career as a publicist, Freedman served as communications specialist to Sen. Ted Kennedy during his 1980 presidential campaign, which was followed by his campaign work for Sen. George McGovern in South Dakota and Reps. Jim Howard and Andy Maguire in New Jersey. Following his campaigning involvement, from 1984-1991 Freedman worked at NBC and served as a spokesman for the network’s programming. Freedman oversaw the network’s press operation for the U.S.-Russian Reykjavík and Geneva summits, the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the network’s presidential election coverage and managed media relations for NBC Nightly News, “Meet the Press” and the “Today” show.

A Scottish journalist will give viewers an insight of life in Ukraine one year on since war devastated the country as part of a new BBC Scotland documentary.

Andrew Freedman, the news and entertainment publicist who ran the New York-based Andrew E. Freedman Public Relations for more than three decades, died on February 8 following a cancer diagnosis last year. He was 67.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an empowered live video message to attendees of the opening night of the 73rd edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, urging filmmakers and culture “not to remain silent” when it comes to global politics as his country approaches a year since the Russian invasion.

world's craziest festival' “Grelka” would go ahead in 2023 despite the nation being at war. Thousands of party-mad skiers and snowboarders gather in the Altai mountains and get their kit off for the 'end of winter' event each year.

skiing or snowboarding the main enjoyment of the holiday is the thrill of the slopes.You may end up sweaty, wearing two pairs of socks with sunburn on your face and your hair tangled in your helmet straps by the end of the day – but it was fun!Generally people look even more worse for wear having made it down from the folie douce after a few tipples. READ MORE: Bonkers Russian festival sees hundreds of half naked women ski down mountain But, that’s not what Sophie Hawkins feels about ski holidays – as she only really cares if she “looks cute”.The 33-year-old explained that she decided to go all out to look glamorous while on the slopes.Sophie curled her hair, wore a full face of makeup and wore a new stylish ski suit every day of the trip to Morzine, France.Sophie, an online make-up coach, from Barry, Wales, said: "Just because it's a ski holiday, I still wanted to look fab."I didn't care if it was cold I wanted to look cute. I plan an outfit every day for a holiday and spend about two weeks planning."My husband said 'it's not a fashion show' but I said back 'it is'.

Chinese newspaper has trolled the United States by mocking the country and their current slate of weather balloon sightings.Taking to Twitter with the series of cartoons, one user showcased a piece drawn by Carlos Latuff, a Brazilian political cartoonist who provides pieces for Global Times.His most recent piece, titled Uncle Sam's overreaction, showcased the representation of a federal government figure cowering under a desk as a balloon marked "weather balloon" floated by.READ MORE: Experts explain why 'octagonal' might not be true shape of Lake Huron UFOIt comes as an obvious mockery of the United States, who have recently shot down a number of Chinese balloons, with reports indicating that they could be anything from spy balloons to UFOs.Latuff's latest cartoon however showcases the reaction the United States has had to the balloons, with a US fighter jet seen deploying missiles towards them.In the cartoon, Uncle Sam can also be seen on the phone, saying: "Send army, navy, air force! We're under attack!"Another cartoon that was published in the paper has also blasted the US for focusing more on the slate of unidentified flying objects than it has on the devastating train derailment in Ohio.

READ MORE: Lawrence Okolie confirms three-fight plan for 2023 after boxing champ's quiet 12 months Unfortunately for all boxers, the only way to strengthen your jaw and your chin in the ring is to take numerous punches to the face, over and over again. And there is one opponent in particular who certainly tested the mettle in the Juggernaut’s jaw.“I got put into the ring cold against Sergiy Kuzmin in the European games,” Joyce said to the Fighting on the Inside podcast.

Russians are living in 's**t' with 'poverty everywhere,' a top Soviet-era actress has claimed. Reports of Russia struggling under the strain of sanctions imposed upon it by the majority of Western nations due to the invasion of Ukraine have been running rampant for the last few weeks.

A Scots spy in Berlin had an "ongoing relationship" with Russia and was paid for his “treachery”, a senior judge has ruled.

Christopher Vourlias Alexander Rodnyansky, the Oscar-nominated producer behind “Leviathan” and “Loveless,” has boarded “The Dissident,” a Cold War drama that follows a former Ukrainian resistance fighter trying to rebuild his life after his release from a Soviet prison camp. The film marks the fiction feature debut of directors Andriy Alferov, a renowned Ukrainian film critic, and Stas Gurenko, a veteran commercial and music video director. Rodnyansky is producing alongside Oleksandr Omelyanov. Set in 1960s Ukraine, at a time when many in the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc were re-evaluating the socialist system, pic follows Oleg, a former soldier in the Ukrainian Insurgent Army that fought against both Nazi Germany and the communist Soviet Union for Ukrainian independence during World War II. After an amnesty deal is reached, Oleg is released from prison camp and returns to Ukraine, where he tries but fails to find his place in peacetime society.

military helicopter crashed into a highway and exploded while on a training mission.The Tennessee National Guard Black Hawk Helicopter crashed in a fireball on a highway in Alabama.No vehicles were struck by the UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopter in the crash, which happened at 3.30pm local time (9.30pm UK time) on Wednesday (February 15).READ MORE: Top Pentagon staff 'deliberately promoting alien UFO theory to distract us', says expertTwo people on board the chopper were killed in the incident near the town of Harvest, US military officials confirmed to AP.Thick black smoke was shown coming from the crash site in video from the scene, with the fire quickly extinguished.Emergency medical services from the nearby city of Huntsville said that there were no survivors.The helicopter “exploded on impact and was burning” when firefighters arrived, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.US Representative Dale Strong said on Twitter: “I'm deeply saddened by the fatal helicopter crash that happened in Madison County today.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.“My heart hurts for those who lost their lives in this tragic incident and for their families as they learn of this news.”The crash has caused the closure of the Alabama Highway 53 south and is likely to cause “heavy delays”.READ NEXT: Russia can't detect or protect itself from 'celestial bodies', expert claims UFO expert blasts Pentagon branding mystery 'catastrophic failure of US Intelligence' Odds slashed on contact with aliens being confirmed by UK officials by end of 2023

Christopher Vourlias There’s been no shortage of moral support for the Ukrainian cause since Russia’s unprovoked invasion last year, and the country’s beleaguered screen industry has gotten a much-needed boost from foreign buyers. Ukrainian documentaries are doing brisk business as global audiences search for broader context on the conflict, while even narrative features that hit the festival circuit last year are finding a home with specialty distributors.  As the war drags into its second year, however, the Ukrainian industry is at an inflection point. Russia’s relentless attacks on critical infrastructure continue to wreak havoc on the country’s power grid and force film crews to work under constant threat. The theatrical market has collapsed, broadcasters and streaming platforms are virtually bankrupt, and public money that might have once bolstered film and TV production is being diverted to the war effort instead.

David Harbour is ready to suit back up as the Red Guardian — however long that may take — for Marvel's new team-up! The actor spoke with ET's Ash Crossan this week about his new Netflix family film, and also opened up about reprising his role as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian aka Russia's answer to Captain America — if you add 20 years and a few pounds.While we know from co-star Sebastian Stan that the project is still in the early stages, the team-up will bring together a cast of misfits from across the MCU — including Stan's Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost and Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster. «I really like what they've pitched me so far, even though I haven't seen the full script,» Harbour shared. «I really love the relationship that I have with Florence's character, and I really like the idea that [Alexei is] going to be with the anti-Captain America in Wyatt Russell.»Pugh played the younger sister in 'smakeshift family of four Russian assassins — which also included Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff — and made her post-snap return to the Marvel world in the 2021 series.«I feel like there's a lot of fun to be had,» Harbour added of the impending team-up. «I'm really excited about it.

During the 2023 Ivors, which will be held at Grosvenor House in London on May 18, Sting will receive the highest distinction bestowed by The Ivors Academy: the designation of Academy Fellow.

raging woman got her kit off on board a flight, “tried to break into the cockpit and demanded to be allowed to smoke". Anzhelika Moskvitina, 49, also sunk her teeth into the flesh of a steward who tried to restrain her on board the Aeroflot flight in Russia.

The 2023 Berlin Film Festival will open Thursday with a live video message from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Films Boutique has closed a flurry of deals on “Subtraction,” Mani Haghighi’s Iranian noir thriller which world premiered at Toronto in the competition Platform section. The Berlin-based company has closed deals in France (Diaphana in association with Kinovista), Russia and CIS (A One), Canada (Films We Like), Ex-Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), Middle East (Fron Row), Poland (Mayfly), Taiwan (Proview Ent.), Australia and New Zealand (Vendetta), Switzerland (Trigon) and Benelux (September Films). The movie is headlined by Taraneh Alidoosti, the Iranian star of “The Salesman” and “Leila’s Brothers” and Navid Mohammadzadeh (“Leila’s Brothers”). Both Haghighi and Alidoosti have recently been targeted by Iranian authorities. Alidoosti was temporarily arrested, while Haghighi had his passport confiscated as he was about to board a flight to attend the BFI London Film Festival. 

police officers got more than they bargained for when attempting to save someone from being attacked.The strange incident happened in Waltershausen, Gotha District, Thuringia State, Germany, when concerned neighbours called emergency services fearing that someone next door was in grave danger on Saturday (February 11).However, when three uniformed officers rang the doorbell, they were answered by an engineer whose name was Dennis Schroeder.READ MORE: Putin finally admits Russia is struggling under 'constant pressure of endless sanctions'He was fully naked, as was his partner Sandra Brand who was inside the house and was tied backwards to a chair.And now the woman has decided to speak to local media outlets about the hilarious and awkward mistake.Saleswoman Sandra, 29, explained: “The police officers asked me if everything was okay.“I covered myself with the duvet and said, 'Yes, I'm still alive!'.”Dennis, who was described as being “deadpan” when interviewed, clarified: "We both like loud and lively sex - definitely not quiet.”He and Sandra have been together as a couple for a year and told how they had gone to a mulled wine party before the raucous romp.Dennis explained: “At home, Sandra's legs were tied to a chair, and she lay forward.”He added, confidently: “We both enjoy it.”In Germany, mulled wine is drunk all year round – not just at Christmas like in the rest of the world – but more so in the winter, for obvious reasons.No police investigation took place after the reason for the noise was made clear, and the embarrassed officers left the scene as quickly as they arrived.The last name of the couple was initially kept private to protect their identity, although pictures of the couple started appearing in local

China's spy balloons has seemingly been revealed by a top Russian scientist after a number of them have been shot down.A series of balloons from China – thought to be spy balloons – have plagued the US and Canada over the last week or so.And while it is now thought that the balloons have been spotted over five continents, the leaders in the UK are sufficiently worried enough that a review has been launched.READ MORE: Putin finally admits Russia is struggling under 'constant pressure of endless sanctions'But China's only comments on the balloons is that it was released by a random local who was monitoring the weather. However, speaking to pro-Kremlin – and probably pro-China – news outlet Moskovskij Komsomolets, the chief researcher at the Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vyacheslav Vdovin claimed that the spy balloons have one very specific purpose.