Strictly fans demand Russian dancers Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk are AXED after continued silence over Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian forces are thought to be behind a huge explosion at a Russian military camp just across the border late on Tuesday.Unconfirmed footage from two local Russian news outlets appears to show massive fireballs coming from ammunition blowing up at a suspected temporary army base near Belgorod in Russia.A source speaking to the Russian Tass news agency said a weapon had been fired from the Ukrainian side, and cited an emergency services source as saying four people had been injured in the blast.If true, it would mark the first time the Ukrainian military has hit personnel on Vladimir Putin's side of the border since the outbreak of the conflict.Discussing the blasts in a post on Telegram on Tuesday evening, Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote: "Now explosions are heard on the territory of Belgorod and the Belgorod region. The incident occurred near the village of Krasny Oktyabr.

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.

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.

Ukraine during Oscars 2022. The Hollywood actress, 38, paid tribute to those caught up in the Ukraine crisis as she introduced a musical performance by Reba McEntire which was then followed by a moment's silence.The 70s show star, who was born in Ukraine, praised the "resilience" of Ukrainian people and refugees fleeing the country in a heartfelt speech.It comes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine surpasses a month, with Vladimir Putin's occupancy now reaching it's 34rd day.The 94th Academy Awards is taking place on Sunday night (27 March) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.During her emotional speech, she said: "Recent global events have left us feeling gutted yet when you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation it's impossible not to be moved by their resilience."One cannot help but be in awe of those who find strength to keep fighting through unimaginable darkness."The Oscars acknowledged the conflict in Ukraine as it held a moment of silence during the 94th awards ceremony.During the moment, slides on screen said: "We'd like to have a moment of silence to show our support for the people of Ukraine currently facing invasion, conflict and prejudice within their own borders."While film is an important avenue for us to express our humanity in times of conflict, the reality is millions of families in Ukraine need food, medical care, clean water and emergency services."Resources are scarce, and we, collectively as a global community, can do more."We ask you to support Ukraine in any way you are able #standwithukraine."Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, in 1991, Mila fled Ukraine with her family when she was 7 years old.Her Jewish family left the Soviet Union, arriving in the U.S.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has said his friends are struggling to understand why Russia decided to invade Ukraine.

Russia's wealthiest UK-based oligarchs has pleaded for sympathy, claiming that his family “don't understand how to survive on their own”. Worth a staggering £4 billion, 67-year-old Petr (or Pyotr) Aven who lives in St James's in central London has had his bank accounts and assets frozen in both the UK and Europe.

Brexit and that Vladimir Putin would become "lord of the world".The psychic passed away in 1996 at the age of 85 and was often referred to as the "Nostradamus of the Balkans". Almost 30 years after her death, her predictions are still seen as mostly accurate, with some reports saying she was right 85% of the time. Now people are fearing that one of her visions is becoming real after she said in 1979 that Russia would become "lord of the world" after Europe became a "wasteland", the Mirror reports.

Chulpan Khamatova, a leading Russian actress who has also made several international film appearances, has given an interview saying that she has gone into exile in Latvia, following her country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Piers Morgan has shocked people by jumping to the defence of author J.K. Rowling, claiming she has been treated "despicably" for airing her views recently.J.K.

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after seemingly referencing her during a speech condemning ‘cancel culture’ in the West.Likening the portrayal of Russia in the West to the backlash of the Harry Potter author, the president said Rowling had been cancelled ‘because she did not satisfy the demands of gender rights’ He made the comments during a televised meeting with Russian cultural figures, during which he also claimed Western countries were trying to cancel the works of composers Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff.Sharing an article about incarcerated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Twitter, Rowling wrote: ‘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.’The writer also shared the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine.In a subsequent tweet, she detailed the work her Lumos charity is doing in the country.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. #IStandWithUkraine https://t.co/aNItgc5aiW‘Children trapped in orphanages and other institutions are exceptionally vulnerable right now,’ she wrote.‘Thank you so, so much to everyone who has already donated to Lumos’s Ukraine appeal.’Rowling said she was personally matching all donations to the Lumos emergency appeal up to £1 million.Putin is reported as saying earlier today: ‘They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘Her books are published all over the world.

The Executive Committee of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced it will bar all Russian programs from this year’s International Emmys competition in support of Ukraine.

Piers Morgan, 56, has used his social media platforms to talk about the "depraved monster" Vladimir Putin, after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine last month.The former Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter today to allow an "exception" on today's cancel culture over the Russian leader's latest "deluded" comments.Putin launched a verbal attack on the West today for "discriminating against Russian culture".He compared the supposed discrimation to be like the ceremonial burning of books by Nazi supporters in the 1930s.As reported by AFP News Agency, Putin said: "Today they are trying to cancel a thousand-year old country."I am talking about the progressive discrimination against everything connected with Russia."Angered by this, Piers took to Twitter in view of his 7.9 million followers to respond.He penned: "FFS.

Harry Potter author during a speech about cancel culture.During a televised meeting with cultural figures, Putin claimed there was a campaign against Russian culture in response to the world’s reaction after he ordered the country’s military to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.“Today they are trying to cancel a whole thousand-year culture – our people”, Putin said. “They are banning Russian writers and books.”Putin was reported as saying: “They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author. Her books are published all over the world. Just because she did not satisfy the demands of gender rights,” he said, in reference to the backlash Rowling has received for her views on transgender issues.He went on: “They are trying to cancel our country.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has alienated Russia from the rest of the world and the consequences have begun to hit home for its civilians who have been without McDonald's for the best part of a month. Shortly after Russian troops entered Ukraine on February 24, the Golden Arches pulled down its drawbridge on the country devastating thousands of Russians. In a statement, the American fast food giant's CEO Chris Kempczinski said: "The conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Europe has caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people.

Russian commander has allegedly died in hospital after his own disheartened troops ran over him with a tank, causing fatal wounds to his legs.The bizarre news, which is one of many examples of Russian invasion setbacks, has been reported by Sky News Deborah Haynes who gave the name of the commander as Colonel Yuri Medvechek, commander of 37 Motor Rifle Brigade. According to her source, who she names as a western official, the Colonel was set upon by his men as a reaction to the severe losses the unit had suffered in Ukraine.

Zack Sharf J.K. Rowling slammed Vladimir Putin on Twitter following a television appearance in which the Russian president said his country was being “canceled” by Western culture, similar to how Rowling has faced criticism over her controversial anti-trans comments.

unfolding disaster in Ukraine puts Russian leader Vladimir Putin in very real danger of being deposed in a coup by the security services, according to a Moscow source. Dissident Vladimir Osechkin – who is on Russia’s most-wanted list for his work in exposing abuse in Russia’s prisons – says he has received letters from a source at the heart of the FSB security service, the modern equivalent of the KGB, revealing growing discontent within the agency.

Russia will spark World War 3 following their invasion of Ukraine. The Boeing 747 Nightwatch aircraft was pictured setting down in RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk as it travels with US President Joe Biden on his four-day mission to muster up support against the Kremlin.Nightwatch is worth a whopping £150 million and has been constructed to hold out against electromagnetic pules from a devastating nuclear blast.The US Government has held a fleet of Nightwatch command-and-control Boeing 747 E4-B since the 70s to preserve an airborne base during a catastrophic turn of events.The nuclear safe aircraft, which was designed in the Cold War, is also known as the "Flying Pentagon".

Vladimir Putin decides to unleash deadly chemical or nuclear weapons in Ukraine.The White House has quietly assembled a so-called "Tiger team" of national security officials to sketch out scenarios of how the United States and its allies, according to the New York Times.NATO’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg stressed that the plans were urgent following Putin's threats on Russian propaganda TV channels.He said that he expects that "allies will agree to provide additional support, including cybersecurity assistance and equipment to help Ukraine protect against chemical, biological, radiologic and nuclear threats.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden have also made statements since reports of the threats as they claim Ukraine will not stand alone against Kremlin forces. The PM said: "The message Putin can take is: Ukraine is not alone.

EXCLUSIVE: Influential Ukrainian film producer Denis Ivanov, whose credits include Sergey Loznitsa’s Donbass and Oleg Sentsov’s Rhino, says the lack of support from major film festivals for a boycott of Russian culture is tantamount to complicity in Vladimir Putin’s war.