Ukrainian Director of CPH:DOX Title Shuns Red Carpet to Film Evacuation of War Refugees

Vladimir Putin has drafted 130,000 conscripts into the Russian army in a desperate attempt to turn around his stalled invasion, according to western officials.

Russia soldiers fighting in Ukraine. The leaked information reportedly includes names, addresses, dates of birth, passport numbers and unit affiliation.It comes after the hacktivist group claimed responsibility for a number of cyber attacks against Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin since Russia invaded Ukraine back in February.

Russian invasion.Arthur Ozerov performs as the blonde-haired glitzy Aura in their home country but now the 32-year-old has decided to join the fight to save Ukraine.Arthur made the decision after feeling he can no longer sit back and watch his people being killed and buildings being destroyed by Vladimir Putin's troops.He said: “I can't just sit at home and watch how people are killed, houses are destroyed.“Victory of us! Everything will be Ukraine! Glory to Ukraine!“34 days of war have passed - we continue to defend my mother Ukraine.“Together to victory.”The Kyiv-native added: “More than 30 days of war, more than a month of blood.“I'm not a soldier in the army, but I help.“I'm a drag queen artist. I love my country.“Each of us is a hero and a warrior - each of us fights for Ukraine.“We are killed, but we fight and we win.“Ukraine will be independent and strong.”His decision to don the army uniform was praised on Instagram, with hundreds of users commenting with a variety of heart, clapping and Ukraine flag emojis.He becomes the latest in a long line of those with no combat skills joining the fight.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Yesterday, two Russian soldiers died and another 28 were in intensive care after eating poisoned stuffed buns gifted to them by brave and defiant Ukrainian civilians in the eastern town of Izium, near Kharkiv.It's thought that two soldiers from the 3rd Motor Rifle Division died immediately after eating the stuffed buns, the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine announced via Facebook on Saturday, April 2."As a result, two invaders were killed at once, another 28 went to intensive care.

Vladimir Putin has set up a hotline for Russians to report “traitors” who criticise the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has reportedly set up a telephone hotline and website that allow “good citizens” to report “traitors” over any potential anti-war sentiments. Russian authorities have allegedly sent Russian citizens texts with instructions how to report one another, with outspoken voices being tossed in jail, the Daily Mirror reports.

Vladimir Putin has lost another colonel during fierce fighting in Ukraine, which serves as further proof that the Russian leader's war isn't going according to plan. Lt Col Vitaly Slabtsov, 43, was an elite paratrooper buried with full military honours, say reports.The body of the commander was placed in a closed coffin with a Russian flag draped over it, indicating he had suffered devastating wounds in the war.

Pope Francis has said was considering visiting Kyiv as he condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for launching a “savage” war. Speaking after his arrival in Malta, he delivered his most pointed and personalised denunciation yet of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

widespread speculation about the health of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, reports are emerging that he takes regular baths in a controversial liquid extracted from deer antlers that is alleged to “increase male potency”.Reports also claim the despot is being accompanied by a cancer specialist almost everywhere he goes. According to a report from Russian news site Proekt, Putin has become increasingly concerned about his health as he approaches 70.He’s known to make frequent visits to Sochi, a popular Black Sea resort, where he is attended by a team of doctors from Moscow’s Central Clinical Hospital.One of them is cancer specialist Evgeny Selivanov, who has reportedly spent over 166 days with the leader over the four years to 2020.But alongside respected medical experts, Putin is exploring less scientific methods to preserve his health.According to Russian news site Meduza, he’s been taking baths in an extract made from the antlers of young red deer – a remedy supposed to boost the cardiovascular system and “improve male potency”.One Russian farm - which exports antlers for use in Chinese traditional medicine, claims: "Extract from red deer antlers acts as a strong tonic, especially for men's potency."It strengthens the body's bones, muscles, teeth, eyesight and hearing, cures pleurisy, pneumonia, asthma, joint pain, osteoporosis, and problems with the spine."The antler bath craze has become increasingly popular among the Russian elite after it was popularised by now-disgraced Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu However animal rights activists say that using deers’ antlers in this way is cruel.

Ukrainian soldiers have been recorded clearing away dangerous anti-tank mines from a road with their feet.The footage, which has been shared across social media, shows the soldiers moving Russian mines to the side to allow vehicles to pass.According to reports, this road is a route out of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and mines have been left by Vladimir Putin’s troops as they fall back.The anti-tank mines require a large amount of pressure to denote but they are still a dangerous explosive.However, these Ukrainian soldiers appear relatively calm as they kick the mines to the sides of the road to clear a path through.The bravery of these soldiers comes after footage of a civilian in Kyiv Oblast was captured driving carefully through dozens of mines left by Russian forces.The mines were placed carefully in rows of four but the dangers of these mines did not stop Ukrainian civilians from precariously chancing their luck.Footage shows several drivers going through the mines with the slightest mistake in their vehicle potentially leading to their death.Of the cars captured in the footage, all drivers managed to successfully navigate through the mines.In a report by Human Rights Watch, Russian troops have been placing POM-3 landmines, which are believed to be banned under international treaties.The US-based group said the mines were discovered in the besieged city of Kharkiv on Monday. Speaking to the Independent, Steve Goose, arms director of Human Rights Watch, said: “Countries around the world should forcefully condemn Russia’s use of banned antipersonnel landmines in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin could be suffering from a "Napoleon complex" that has pushed the world to the brink of war, an expert has claimed.The Russian President is just 5ft 7ins tall, which is three inches smaller than the average Russian and may explain Putin's maniacal behaviour.The image-conscious president could join a list of rulers including Napoleon, Hitler and Stalin as failed leaders whose height got the better of them, leading to the provocation of bloody wars in Europe.Professor Abraham Buunk and Professor Mark van Vugt argue that Putin is suffering from a bad Napoleon Complex, with some reports suggesting the Russian President could be as short as 5ft 2ins.The psychological claim allegedly afflicted French emperor Napoleon, who was often depicted as short.Theories stemming from the Napoleon complex mentality claim that some insecure smaller men tend to be more aggressive and domineering, seeking to assert themselves and their power over others through ruthless means.Experts have since claimed that Putin is showing all the signs of a classic Napoleon complex case, The Sun reported.Snaps of the Russian President show Putin wearing some oddly clunky shoes, with some theorising that the chunky high heeled shoes are there to boost his height, with lifts buried inside the shoes.Professor van Vugt has said the tyrant is adopting ruthless tactics like poisoning and warfare to "compensate for his lack of physical strength" and said world leaders must be "very careful that... [pushing him] doesn't start a third world war".Speaking to The Sun, the professor said: "He wants to come across as a strong leader.

Vladimir Putin snubbed a handshake from Carles Puyol before gleefully greeting Ronaldo Nazario at a Moscow five-a-side pitch during the 2018 World Cup. During the Russian-based tournament the President, 69, appeared at a Moscow fan park to enjoy a kick-about with some locals - as well as a few former professionals.

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed it will not axe Russian dancers Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk from its professional line-up amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The popular BBC dancing show has confirmed the stars for the new series after dancer Katya finally spoke out condemning the atrocities committed by Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Navalny,” a fly-on-the-wall documentary about Russian dissident and one-time presidential candidate Alexei Navalny, was intended to debut directly on HBO Max. But since the harrowing story has renewed timeliness amid Russia’s recent unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Warner Bros.

Oscar Wilde, Grosvenor Square has been one of Britain’s most fashionable residences for more than 300 years. So, when property developers transformed the US Navy’s London headquarters into the first private residences in the world to offer 24-hour service from the Four Seasons, buyers were willing to hand over up to £51.8 million in cash for a flat. Twenty Grosvenor Square is the epitome of opulence, counting a private wine room and cellar with its own sommelier, an on-call chef and a state-of-the-art gym and spa with a 25m (80ft) swimming pool among its amenities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2022 Oscars.Jamie,63, attended the star-studded red carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) afternoon at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.The Hollywood actress looked spectacular for the glitzy-do as she donned a high necked, figure-hugging black mesh gown with an extravagant glitter cover. Expressing her support to refugees fleeing Ukraine following Russia's invasion, the actress made a statement on the red carpet as she held up a blue ribbon wrapped around her finger that read: "#WithRefugees." It comes after Vladimir Putin's invasion on Ukraine surpasses a month, with Russia's occupancy entering it's 34th day.The Halloween actress completed the elegant look with a pair of diamond cross earrings and wore her light grey hair short and brushed back.The United Nations Refugee Academy distributed the ribbons to the stars to wear before and during the 94th Academy Awards.Anadil Hossain, Principal Communications Advisor for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, said: "This year's Oscar-nominated films include some powerful stories centered on the themes of refugees, displacement, home and belonging – Encanto, Flee, Three Songs for Benazir, Belfast, and Dune – at a time when the world is witnessing the largest refugee crisis since WW2.""Artists have been wanting to show their solidarity for Ukraine, and we wanted to ask them to extend this support to the almost 84million people forced to flee.

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

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