'Vladimir Putin's bloody war in Ukraine is escalating rather than receding - and it could get worse'

Escalating nightmare

The 1,000th time of Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked, brutal penetration of Ukraine is simply a grim landmark.

And aft Joe Biden’s authorisation for Kyiv to occurrence long-range American missiles into Russia itself, tensions are growing.

With Keir Starmer lobbying Washington for support to let Ukraine to besides usage British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles relying connected US navigation, this bloody struggle is escalating alternatively than receding.

Total triumph appears beyond some sides. But the information of the warfare spreading beyond the borders of Russia and Ukraine volition heighten erstwhile weapons are utilized from Ukraine which tin deed targets successful Russia.

Putin could adjacent see attacking Nato countries, including the UK, which are sending the weapons.

Strategists successful democracies siding with Volodymyr Zelensky judge Putin wouldn’t dare. But what if he’s hopeless and reckless, doing what Ukraine wants to bash against Russia?

Britain stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine successful the interests of freedom. But cipher should disregard imaginable consequences.

Energy blow

Energy bills expanding adjacent 1% this wintertime would beryllium a chilling stroke for households reeling from years of rises.

The prediction that Ofgem volition assistance the headdress to £1,736 from £1,717 for a emblematic location is doubly disappointing. Only a fewer months ago, determination were hopes it would beryllium lowered.

The days not agelong agone erstwhile the fig was £1,200 are opening to consciousness similar past history.

Pensioners who person mislaid wintertime substance allowances worthy up to £300 are entitled to consciousness peculiarly aggrieved.

Wheelie win

Paddy McGuinness hasn’t said precisely wherever connected the assemblage he’ll person his Children successful Need Chopper motorcycle tattooed if fundraising tops £10million.

But the TV presenter indispensable beryllium thanking his fortunate stars helium didn’t pedal a penny-farthing.