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RUSSIA has started deploying nuclear missiles toward its border with Finland in wake of the nation's bold NATO bid. Menacing mobile Iskander missiles were spotted being transported towards the dividing line as desperate Putin throws a troubling tantrum. The Russian despot had warned Finland and Sweden that joining the Western alliance would be a "mistake" - but they have so far snubbed his grumbles. After being given the cold shoulder by the two notoriously neutral nations, he seems to be resorting to desperate measures to save face. Moscow has made it clear they will suffer the consequences of joining NATO , boasting they could wipe out Finland in "ten seconds". Putin parroted the veiled hypersonic missile threats in a tense phone call with Finland - and now appears to be putting his money where his mouth is. Read more on Finland PUTIN’S FINNISH-ED Finns & Swedes to join Nato ‘in MONTHS’ after historic UK security pact … [Read more...] about Russia ‘deploys nuke missiles’ to border with Finland in chilling threat over country’s NATO bid

Bombs scrawled with twisted quotes from Ukraine ’s Eurovision performance have reportedly been dropped on Mariupol. Kalush Orchestra won the contest with the song Stefania, which has become a popular anthem among Ukrainians in recent weeks. During last night’s performance, the band made an impassioned plea for the world to ‘help Maripoul’ and ‘help Azovstal now’. Frontman Oleh Psiuk added: ‘I ask all of you, please help Ukraine.’ Mariupol is almost entirely in Russian hands, except for a few hundred Ukrainian fighters who continue to hold out in the Azovstal steel factory. Today, images emerged of bombs destined for the city, which had been scrawled upon by Russian soldiers. The phrases ‘Help Mariopul’ ‘Help Azovstal right now’ can be seen. Soldiers have reportedly claimed they are doing ‘as asked’ by the Kalush Orchestra. Other images shared on messaging app Telegram show bombs with ‘Eurovision2022’ mockingly written on the side. Petr Andryushchenko, … [Read more...] about Russians write sick Eurovision message on bombs destined for Ukraine

Essex protest: A shipment of 33,000 tonnes of Russian diesel was blocked from docking (Image: GREENPEACE UK) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Andromeda ship was forced to change course late last night in waters opposite Gravesend and Northfleet after 12 members from Greenpeace stormed a tanker terminal. Some protestors managed to make their way onto Navigator Terminals, where the tanker was set to stop just before midnight. They then climbed onto it and hung up signs around it which read "OIL FUELS WAR". Related articles Ukraine LIVE: Desperate Putin threatens nuclear weapons Putin humiliated as Ukraine downs £130m worth of Russian jets … [Read more...] about Essex protest chaos as Greenpeace BLOCKS 33,000-tonne shipment of Russian diesel in Grays

Wind-driven wildfires sweeping through parts of Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters, authorities said Sunday. John P. Trumble, 66, of Arapahoe, was a retired Cambridge fire chief who was working with firefighters as a spotter in Red Willow County, in the southwestern corner of the state, when he died Friday night. Alyssa Sanders, with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, said Trumble was overcome by smoke and fire after his vehicle swerved off the road Friday because of poor visibility from smoke and dust. His body was found early Saturday. At least 15 other firefighters - including five who were hurt in the fire that killed Trumble - also have been injured battling the blazes, which have burned more than 78 square miles in Red Willow, Furnas and Frontier counties by Sunday afternoon. A spokeswoman for NEMA said the state agency didn't have details about their injuries. Friends and family members remembered Trumble on Facebook for … [Read more...] about Massive Nebraska wildfire kills retired fire chief, 66, who was volunteering as a spotter, and injures 15 other firefighters