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Vladimir Putin could order a nuclear strike on Ukraine are drowning among Western leaders. The UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was in Washington this week to discuss this issue, and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey, told Sky News that the topics covered at the meeting were "beyond belief".

Vladimir Putin could be planning to detonate a nuclear weapon over the Black Sea.UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is currently in Washington for crisis talks with his US counterparts amid fears that Putin is readying a chilling show of force.

Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation in which thousands of Russian reservists will "suffer horribly" when they are sent to Ukraine, according to the UK Government.Up to 300,000 reservists could be called up following Russia's recent struggles in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin also teasing the usage of weapons of mass destruction.Having invaded Ukraine in February earlier this year, plenty of bloodshed has been spilled on both sides but a series of strategic victories for Ukraine in recent weeks has turned on the pressure for victory for Putin and his regime.READ MORE: Russians lads flee Mad Vlad call up with £10k flights and borders jammedDefence Minister James Heappey questioned Russia's ability to tally up 300,000 reservists as he told the House of Commons: "Russia is unlikely to be able to muster the 300,000 mobilised reservists quickly, let alone deploy them as an effective fighting force.Following Putin's announcement of military mobilisation, flights out of Russia immediately began selling out with plane tickets costing up to £10,000. Heappey added: "Putin is rattled and his tactics transparent.

Ukraine. UK Defence minister James Heappey said they were used on training exercises “where conditions have permitted their use”.They were used for “illumination for training at night, as well as for smoke screening purposes”.

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty made a hilarious confession on Friday morning after a fire alarm went off during MP James Heappey's interview.James appeared on the show via video link to discuss the latest developments of the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis and what Britain has done to help.However as the MP got further into the discussion with Breakfast host Charlie Stayt, the fire alarm test went off in his building leaving him "embarrassed" as he apologised profusely for the noisy disruption.But as the interview came to a close Naga mentioned to Charlie that they manage to have "control" over the fire alarm status at the BBC and it doesn't go off while they are both on air.To finish the interview, Charlie said:"James Heappey, there's not much we can be certain about at the moment but we can at least be certain that the fire alarm system in the Ministry of Defence is indeed operational. Interrupting the presenter, James responded: "I'm so sorry, sorry!" Charlie responded: "It happens, thank you very much for your time." But as Naga and Charlie laughed about the calamity James was in, Naga said: "It's just reality isn't it, eh." She continued: "No fire alarms, we actually manage to have control of the fire alarm status when we can here.

A former British sniper who joined the fight in Ukraine against Russian invaders says President Volodymyr Zelenzky’s forces are defending their country like the “Taliban on steroids”.

A mushroom cloud has been seen billowing in the sky after an explosion at a gas pipeline near a Ukrainian city.

BBC Breakfast host Victoria Derbyshire grilled the Secretary of State for the Armed Forces about how the UK can help civilians in a tense Ukraine refugees row. Ben Thompson and the 53-year-old broadcaster helmed the popular BBC One morning show on Saturday as they updated viewers on the latest developments of the Russian invasion in Ukraine,During the three-hour show, the co-hosts discussed the devastating situation at length, with emotional scenes from reporters on the ground, as locals fled cities such as Kyiv.In order to shed some light on what the UK can do to help the huge wave of refugees seeking asylum during the mum-of-two welcomed MP James Heappey onto the show via video link.But their heated discussion left the presenter with more questions than she started with as she grilled the politician as to whether or not the UK would allow Ukrainian immigrants into the country as refugees.It’s fair to say the party member was frazzled by the hard-hitting question while thousands of civilians prepare to take up arms and fight to protect their country from Putin’s invasion.In order to get a clear answer from the government, the journalist asked the politician point blank if UK would open its boarders to those in need at this desperate time.The presenter said: “I’m asking you, will England accept Ukrainians wanting to flee to safety? And if so, how many Ukranians?”In an attempt to avoid the uncomfortable questions, James replied: “Sorry, I thought I had been clear; I don’t know the answer to that question.

Russia thought it would have made much more progress in Ukraine but has so far been thwarted in its efforts. Russian troops tried to attack an army base located on a main avenue in Kyiv but the assault was repelled in the early hours of this morning.Former world champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, who is the current Mayor of Kyiv, has spoken of tragedy today as he confirms 35 people, including two children, were injured after a missile strike hit residential building near Sikorsky Airport, reports news outlet Interfax.Mayor Klitschko also added that the capital's metro is in shelter mode and will not be operating.Britain’s Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has said that Ukrainian forces defending Kyiv have been putting up “incredible resistance”.Mr Heappey said the situation was “very grave” but that the fighting in the capital was so far confined to “very isolated pockets of Russian special forces and paratroopers”.“The main armoured columns approaching Kyiv are still some way off.

Russia of boosting forces on the Ukraine border by as many as 7,000 troops, despite claims they were withdrawing soldiers.A senior US administrator blasted Russia's insistence that it was withdrawing troops, with the anonymous official claiming the country had actually increased its troop presence.They said: "They received a lot of attention for that claim, both here and around the world. But we now know it was false."Russia has increased its troop presence along the Ukrainian border by as many as 7,000 troops."No details or evidence were given of how the US gathered this information, but the 7,000 troops figure was backed by UK Armed Forces minister James Heappey, The Mirror reported.Heappey said Britain had not "necessarily" been able to "verify" the figure but warned that overnight imagery had shown a new bridge and a large field hospital that had made the minister "very worried".Speaking to BBC, Heappey said: "Troop movements towards the border continue.

Russia could drop bombs on Ukraine within minutes of Vladimir Putin directing the order as World War 3 fears escalate, the UK government has warned.The warning comes after armed forces minister James Heappey urged Brits to flee the country on Friday, as fears grow that a Russian invasion could shut down airspace.The minister said the UK swiftly changed its advice after being alerted that Russia has brought in "combat enablers" in the shape of fuel, medical supplies and bridging assets."My fear is it [an invasion] is very imminent, that's not to say it's definitely going to happen," Mr Heappey said."This is a warning because minutes after Putin gives the order, missiles and bombs could be landing on Ukrainian cities."He also confirmed that the UK plans to support Ukraine in its choice on whether or not it wants to become a member of NATO ( North Atlantic Treaty Organisation). But people were left puzzled over the weekend after the Ukrainian ambassador told the UK that Kyiv was willing to be "flexible" over its aim to join the military alliance.

Boris Johnson’s planned tax hike in national insurance will go ahead in April, “no ifs, no buts” Downing Street has confirmed.

Dan Walker hit out at Boris Johnson for 'not knowing the rules' amid the government's lockdown party scandal.The BBC Breakfast host ranted about the prime minister in front of the nation on his BBC morning show - where he joined co-star Sally Nugent on the red sofa.At one point, he even suggested Boris should get the boot as he asked: "How can that be the man in charge?"Dan vented his frustration to Armed Forces Minister James Heappey on Wednesday's Breakfast (January 19).Dan said: "The vast majority of people are judging him from what they’ve seen in public because that’s the only opportunity they get."Yesterday, they did see him in public. You just said he’s a man with his head in the detail and a man who has his hand on the tiller is the way you were describing him.

military veteran who served in Afghanistan had taken their own life in recent days because of their feelings over what had happened there. During a round of broadcast interviews this morning Armed Forces Minister James Heappey told Sky News he was aware of at least one former soldier who had taken their life "in the last week or so" in the wake of the takeover by the Taliban.

Afghanistan this afternoon, the Pentagon has announced.The Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby took to Twitter to announce the news and said there was an "unknown number of casualties".It comes after the UK armed forces minister James Heappey said there was "very credible reporting" that an affiliate of the so-called Islamic State in Afghanistan, Isis-K, could carry out an attack in "hours" as people attempt to flee the Taliban-run country.

heroin, hashish and crystal methamphetamine. Much of the money earned from the drugs cache is believed to have links to terrorism across the Middle East and the rest of Asia, writes The Mirror.

British troops are helping African forces smash a £17billion-a-year animal poaching network.

A team of 3,000 Army, Navy and Air Force reservists are to join the the coronavirus response.