The mother of one of two American soldiers captured by Russian forces says parts of a recent conversation with her son appeared 'scripted.' Alexander Drueke, 40, and Andy Huynh, 27, both of Alabama , were captured by Russian forces on June 11 when they didn't return to a meeting spot after their group came under heavy fire in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine near the Russian border. Drueke's mother, Lois 'Bunny' Drueke, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama spoke to her son on the phone Tuesday night for 10 minutes. Bunny said she believes parts of the conversation did not seem to be coming directly from him. 'It was obvious that there were two things going on,' she told Good Morning America (GMA). 'One, I could tell when he was telling me something scripted. And the other things he was saying was just the regular conversation, just ordinary conversations that mothers really treasure.' Bunny (pictured with her son at an unknown time) said the other parts of the phone … [Read more...] about Mother of captured American soldier in Ukraine says part of recent conversation with son appeared ‘scripted’
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Boris Johnson named honorary citizen of Odesa
The Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa has made Boris Johnson an honorary citizen, the first Briton to receive the award. Mr Johnson is feted across Ukraine for the military help he has given the country since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 "We highly appreciate the help of your country, your prime minister," Gennady Trukhanov, Odesa's mayor, told BBC in an interview. "I would like to emphasise that this is the struggle of the entire civilised community against fascism version 2.0, and in this struggle Mr Johnson will become the first Honorary Citizen of the city from Great Britain, for the entire existence of the award, since 1862." British shoulder-mounted anti-tank missiles, weapons training and battlefield intelligence have been credited with helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia , which has more weapons, soldiers and tanks. Last month, Mr Johnson also pledged to send long-range missiles to Ukraine. Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia on the frontlines in … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson named honorary citizen of Odesa
‘End of Putin’ Farage says Russian troops reject invasion and oligarchs seek ‘revenge’
Ukraine: Bob Stewart questions morale of Russian forces Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Economic sanctions have combined with reports of Russian soldiers reticent to take up arms, despite the world watching on as a Russian convoy makes its way towards the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Estimates place the length of the convoy at a staggering 40 miles long. Related articles Putin humiliated as Russian troops down weapons in collapse of morale 'Money is worthless everyone is panicking' – Nightmare grips Russia Mr Farage tweeted: “The info I am getting is that many Russian soldiers are reluctant to fight their cousins. “Add to … [Read more...] about ‘End of Putin’ Farage says Russian troops reject invasion and oligarchs seek ‘revenge’
U.S. clash in Syria was the fault of Americans deviating from their route, Russian military claims
The Russian military has blamed American soldiers for Wednesday's deadly clash at a checkpoint in northeastern Syria, claiming that only the presence of Russian troops stopped further bloodshed. An altercation broke out Wednesday after a U.S. convoy was stopped by a checkpoint manned by fighters loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the city of Qamishli. Locals and armed men argued with the American troops before a firefight broke out. At one point, a bystander stole a U.S. flag from one of the armored vehicles and was filmed shouting at troops, "What do you want from our country? What is your business here?" A Russian military patrol also arrived on the scene. Video of the incident showed a Russian vehicle and soldiers pulled up close behind the armored U.S. convoy, which was under fire from armed men who took cover behind a building just yards away. A Russian military daily bulletin issued Thursday claimed that its troops prevented further violence. The statement, … [Read more...] about U.S. clash in Syria was the fault of Americans deviating from their route, Russian military claims
Woman’s plea after being forced to live in flat with black mould for over a year
Tamara says her current conditions are beginning to affect her mental health (Image: Daily Record) 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 After being made homeless, Tamara Mcdonald agreed to move into a council property in April last year. The 40-year-old told of how she had been sleeping in her mother’s living room but had to find alternative accommodation after her mother returned home from hospital after being in a coronavirus coma, the Daily Record reports . Related articles Mum's anger as council orders her out of home with two days' notice Families held hostage by swarm of '30,000 bees' in council flats Tamara, who works as a sign … [Read more...] about Woman’s plea after being forced to live in flat with black mould for over a year
BBC QT: ‘Scunnered’ NHS worker supports strike action as police offer dubbed a ‘disgrace’
Question Time: NHS worker outlines frustration over 'being underpaid' 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 BBC Question Time returned to TV screens last night after Fiona Bruce made the trip to Inverness. Ms Bruce was joined by a star-studded panel which included the SNP's ex-Westminster leader Angus Robertson, Scottish Tory Party chairman Craig Hoy, Labour's Shadow Social Security Secretary Pam Duncan-Glancy, Spectator editor Fraser Nelson and award-winning stand-up comedian Susie McCabe. Related articles Unionists slam Sturgeon's 'disgraceful' plan to hold IndyRef2 in 2023 Lib Dems blast Boris Johnson and reject pro-UK pact to … [Read more...] about BBC QT: ‘Scunnered’ NHS worker supports strike action as police offer dubbed a ‘disgrace’
Fury over heaps of rubbish dumped in street after students leave for summer
These were the scenes in the Kensington Fields area after students moved out (Image: Liverpool Echo) 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 Photos have emerged of what appear to be huge piles of rubbish and overflowing bins in different areas of Liverpool that have high levels of student housing. Many university students have left or are in the process of leaving their properties and heading home for the summer holidays. Related articles Slug and Lettuce blasted by customer for being full of drunk students 'Drunk students climbed up scaffolding' hours before it collapsed Earlier this week the Liverpool Echo featured a shocking image of … [Read more...] about Fury over heaps of rubbish dumped in street after students leave for summer
Furious holidaymakers blast ‘shambles’ at London airports ‘Worst experience of my life’
Heathrow Airport: Passengers in long queues as chaos continues 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 Frustrated holidaymakers caught up in the chaos took to social media to fume about the queues at Heathrow, Luton, Stansted and Gatwick Airport. Ongoing disruption at airports across the country has been blamed on an industry-wide problem with staffing levels following the Covid pandemic and a spike in demand for travel. But it also comes on the day after Ryanair staff’s three-day walkout over pay in Spain started on Thursday and will run until Saturday. Related articles POLL: Would you rather have a UK holiday as airport chaos erupts? … [Read more...] about Furious holidaymakers blast ‘shambles’ at London airports ‘Worst experience of my life’
Angry father allegedly crushes and kills teenage daughter with car
Nigel Malt attends Norwich Crown Court (Image: PA Images) 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 Nigel Malt, 44, lost his temper after Lauren refused to answer the door when he went round in his Mercedes to pick up his younger daughter, Norwich Crown Court was told. Related articles Lewis Hamilton faces Silverstone ban over FIA jewellery row Meghan's interview will leave Netflix and Spotify 'pulling hair out' Lauren had shouted at her father - who was estranged from the family - to "go home" after he tried to attack her boyfriend with a crowbar in West Winch, Norfolk, in January this year, the jury heard. Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, said … [Read more...] about Angry father allegedly crushes and kills teenage daughter with car
Police search house in Bradford as man held in hunt for missing student, Somaiya Begum
Police searched a house in Bradford (Image: Tom Maddick / SWNS) 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 It comes after a woman and two other men were bailed by detectives over the disappearance of Somaiya Begum, 20. Related articles When will we learn from deaths of the vulnerable? - EXPRESS COMMENT OAP 'beaten and stabbed' in his own home left with horrific injuries The Leeds Beckett University undergraduate was last seen at her grandmother's house where she lived, along with an uncle, at 2pm on Saturday. Neighbours said she moved into the house in Bradford, West Yorks, after a row with her parents over an arranged marriage to a man from … [Read more...] about Police search house in Bradford as man held in hunt for missing student, Somaiya Begum