One million sign petition demanding Putin face Nuremberg-style war crimes trial

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Donald Trump, 75, has asked Vladimir Putin to release any information he has on President Biden's business dealings in Russia. John Cleese, 82, has taken to Twitter to share his anger at those who still "support" him when a "huge tragedy is unfolding in Ukraine".John is known for his strong opinions on matters, and Trump has not avoided John's sight.In view of his 5.7 million followers he penned: "While a huge tragedy is unfolding in Ukraine, Donald Trump asks for a political favour from the war criminal orchestrating the tragedy."And 30% of Americans still support him."However, John did not share where his statistics cited were from.Many social media users have taken to the posts comments to share their opinion on the matter.Mrkevstocks said: "Scarily it is probably more along the lines of 50 per cent."Minichewbacca added: "A quarter of the population will always believe their race, group, and personal interest outweigh the rest of the world."Our job is carrying the majority upward on the path of evolution."KarMerCoy added: "Not me, I never supported."I literally cried myself to sleep after the presidential election results were announced in November 2016."In reference, John is referring to the interview published yesterday where he asks Putin to release any information he has about the Biden family.In the interview with JustTheNews, Trump pushed an unproven claim that Biden had business dealings in Russia.Referring to the Hunter Biden dealings, he said: "I would think Putin would know the answer to that."I think he should release it.

Ukraine. Klitschko was speaking out against Putin as the leader sent Russian forces to take control of Crimea, where they held an illegal referendum to try to lay claim to the land. Klitschko’s older brother Vitali was also world heavyweight champion before taking office as the Mayor of Kyiv, and he helped lead the opposition to topple Russian-backed President Viktor Yanukovich in the Maidan Revolution.

Ukrainian forces pushing back against Russian invaders have managed to take hold of top-of-the-range Russian equipment after taking back a small village. Rudnytske village, located 40 miles east of Kyiv, was taken back by Ukrainian forces and found the Russians had left three tanks and an armoured personnel carrier behind.

Christopher Vourlias More than four weeks into Russia’s disastrous war in Ukraine, and just one week after a court sentenced Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to nine years in a high-security prison, “Navalny” director Daniel Roher made a passionate plea on behalf of the jailed politician in Copenhagen, lashing out at the “murderous” regime of President Vladimir Putin and arguing that filmmakers must “pick a side” in an increasingly fractured and polarized world.“There’s a right side of politics. And yes, filmmakers pick a side.

Ukraine's army claims to have killed a seventh Russian colonel since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion little over a month ago.Colonel Denis Kurilo was reportedly "eliminated" outside the key city of Kharkiv as his 200th separate motorised rifle brigade fell to fierce defence of the city.The victory was dramatically announced by Ukrainian news agency unian.net via a photo of Kurilo speaking with a red cross struck through it. According to Ukraine, the number of Russian military chiefs wiped out since they waged war on their neighbours on February 24 now totals seven.

Piers Morgan, 56, spoke out yesterday on Will Smith's Oscars slap saying he was just "defending his girl".The former Good Morning Britain presenter has taken to Twitter again today to say the bold statement that people are asking for more "draconian action" against Will than Vladimir Putin.Piers took to Twitter early hours this morning to leave the very bold statement.In view of his 7.9 million followers he said: "Fascinating to see many people on here furiously demanding more draconian action against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock than they've demanded against Vladimir Putin for launching war against a whole country #Perspective."Many social media users rushed to the post's comments to voice their opinion on Piers' daring statement.AClar16 said: "Er..no, not really. Nobody is advocating giving Javelin missiles to Chris Rock." (sic)PearcesVoice added: "Fascinating that you think they're remotely related."Davis36_julie commented: "He should not have hit him, however why are people focusing on Will Smith's face?"Why are they not commenting on how Jada looked? It was obvious she was hurt."Why was it okay for Chris Rock to take the mick out of her health? Has Chris Rock apologised?"In his column, published yesterday Piers admitted he wasn't surprised that Will responded how he did to Chris' comment.The outspoken broadcaster was describing the moment he met Will."Before we started, [Will] warned me: 'Don’t upset my wife, Mr Morgan, you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry,'" Piers recalled.He continued: “And when Will Smith, who’d initially laughed at Rock’s routine, saw how upset his wife was by the comment, it stung him too.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.After US leader Joe Biden said that the Russian President ‘cannot remain in power’ in a powerful speech over the weekend, the Believe singer said that he should be ‘executed’ for his actions.Taking to Twitter, the 75-year-old penned: ‘WE’RE WATCHING Putin TRYING 2 OBLITERATE UKRAINE OUT OF REVENGE, Same As Rome Laid Waste 2 Carthage. ‘PUTIN IS PURE EVIL, & I’D GO FARTHER THAN JOE.‘Putin SHOULD BE EXECUTED 4 TRYING 2 DESTROY UKRAINE, & BRUTALLY BOMB, STARVE, MAIM, & MURDER, MEN, WOMEN, INNOCENT CHILDREN, & INFANTS. D2T [sic].’Cher also joined the many people offering their homes to those fleeing Ukraine amid the conflict.WEâRE WATCHING putin TRYING 2 OBLITERATE UKRAINE OUT OF REVENGE,Same As Rome Laid Waste 2 Carthage.

Russia's richest men and a close ally of despot leader Vladimir Putin reportedly owns a London mansion only slightly smaller than Buckingham Palace.Andrey Guryev, 62, is a business magnate in charge of fertiliser manufacturer Phosagro and is thought to have a net worth of around £4.2 billion although he has now under sanctions.As you might expect, having access to that much money in peacetime comes with some considerable perks such as a house fit for royalty.Guryev has long been rumoured to be the owner of the frankly ridiculous London property known ostentatiously as the Witanhurst.The enormous estate is valued at around £303million and is located smack bang in the middle of North London's swanky Highgate where celebs like Kate Moss and Clive Owen also have homes. The Witanhurst is often referred to as London's second-biggest home and has an amazing 25 bedrooms as well as sprawling immaculately kept grounds.

Joe Biden, 79, has defended his unscripted remarks surrounding Vladimir Putin, with many having an opinion on his actions. Piers Morgan, 56, has taken to Twitter to say the US President is "beyond parody" over his latest "multiple war gaffes".Piers took to Twitter last night to share his thoughts on Biden's latest actions.In view of his 7.9 million followers he penned: "President Biden now walking back on all the walk-backs of his multiple war gaffes."Beyond parody."Many social media users took to the comments to express their opinion on the matter.ColinG_1 said: "Is Biden your new Meghan?"Veronstein added: "He said he expressed his own feelings.

Vladimir Putin and his high command are based some or all the time in top-secret nuclear bunkers as the bloody war unfolds in Ukraine. Since Putin launched his ruthless invasion of Ukraine last month (February 24), his whereabouts have been unknown.

Vladimir Putin once warned that he could have Russian troops in six capital cities in just 48 hours, it is claimed.

Joe Biden told reporters that he was expressing his “moral outrage” when he said that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” but it did not reflect a change in U.S. policy.

Chechnya, has reportedly arrived in Mariupol in a bid to boost the flagging morale of Russian troops trying to capture the crucial Black Sea port city.There's just one small problem – Ukraine says he's already dead.One of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, Kadyrov has been promoted to Lieutenant General in the country’s national guard, it was revealed. He heads the oil-rich Chechen republic and is suspected in the West of ordering a string of extra-judicial killings outside Russia, accusations he denies.

baseball signed by both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was listed for over £40,000.The ball in question was put up for sale by memorabilia traders Moments In Time, and listed for the eye-watering five-figure sum. The two notorious signatures appear on either side of the ball, and are split by the official Major League Baseball branding down the middle.It is reported that the ball was initially signed by the Russian leader, before being passed over to the former President of the United States.According to the listing, ‘a high ranking Russian government official obtained Putin’s signature in person at a public event’.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is supposedly acting as an unofficial peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia - but was dismissed after handing Vladimir Putin a handwritten note.Abramovich has been traveling between Istanbul, Moscow and Kyiv, which remains under siege, to reportedly hand messages between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In one exchange, it is reported the oligarch received a handwritten note from Ukrainian president Zelenskyy, who has won favour around the world for his handling of the crisis.The note apparently detailed Ukraine's peace terms.

ring girl has thrown the gauntlet down to Vladimir Putin and challenged him to a boxing match. Putin has no shortage of enemies on the world stage following his barbaric invasion of Ukraine, but he might just have met his match in stunning ring girl Jiselle Arianne. Arianne, who was strutting her stuff for Bally Sports this weekend, revealed she would like to fight the Russian despot in an interview on YouTube.

It's planted in the centre of a roundabout and flutters proudly in the breeze.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine sparked fears of war spreading across the rest of Europe. With Russia sending threats to other countries in recent weeks, those fears may not be completely unfounded.In September 2014, Putin listed five European countries in a private threat over Russia's growing military strength.The countries privately warned were Poland, Romania and the Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - which are all part of the EU, the bloc that Ukraine was also looking to join at the time.According to German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung, Putin allegedly told then Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko: "If I wanted, in two days I could have Russian troops not only in Kyiv but also in Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn, Warsaw and Bucharest."The statement, if made in these terms, represented the first time Putin had discussed the idea of invading an EU or NATO member state.European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, who is Latvian, told Politico earlier this month that Putin is likely to ramp up his military ambitions and challenge NATO in the Baltic Sea countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia if he is triumphant in Ukraine.He said: “If we do not support Ukraine, it’s not going to stop in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in the midst of invading Ukraine, has found time to give a shout out to fellow transphobe, author J K Rowling. Trigger Warning: This story has details of transphobic statements, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The President in a televised speech to winners of the Presidential Young Artists Awards, claimed that the West was trying to “cancel” a 1000-year-old country and pointed to programs by Russian artists being cancelled across the US and Europe. WATCH: Vladimir Putin says the West has "cancelled" JK Rowling and are now "engaging in cancel culture" against Russia.(Begins at 1:00)pic.twitter.com/fqAin41HpO— TLDR News UK (@TLDRNewsUK) March 25, 2022“They’re now engaging in the cancel culture, even removing Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov from posters. Russian writers and books are now cancelled,” Putin claimed, comparing the cancellations to Nazi supporters burning books in the 1930s. “Recently they cancelled the children’s writer Joanne Rowling because she – the author of books that have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide – fell out of favour with fans of so-called gender freedoms,” said Putin. Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics.

J.K. Rowling answered Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday for his linking her cancellation for anti-transgender comments with Russia’s sanctions.