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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Putin suddenly cancels Russia's naval parade after huge losses in Ukraine war as Trump ‘loses patience' with tyrant
VLADIMIR Putin has mysteriously cancelled his annual naval parade at the last-minute as Russia's war losses continue to mount. Ukraine has managed to destroy over a third of Russia's combat fleets in the Black Sea since Putin's invasion in 2022 as well as eliminating over a million soldiers. Advertisement 9 Vladimir Putin has mysteriously cancelled his annual naval parade at the last-minute Credit: AFP 9 A Russian warship upin flames after a Ukrainian attack on a Black Sea port Credit: TELEGRAM/UNPIXS 9 Russian amphibious ship, the Caesar Kunikov, was sunk off the coast of Crimea in a powerful explosion Credit: UKRAINIAN MILITARY/UNPIXS 9 Russia's event is often touted as an opportunity for Putin to show off his military might but Kremlin officials are yet to provide an explanation into why it has been axed. The Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation first announced the cancellation online as they said: "The Kremlin can no longer pretend that the war doesn't affect Russia's home front. "The war impacts all areas of life in Russia, even symbolic and high-profile events like the navy parade. "Today, Russian warships cannot feel safe even on their own territory. Advertisement read more in Ukraine war "Against this backdrop, the news that Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, will be decommissioned and scrapped is especially telling." Work on the hulking Ukraine has systematically laid waste to Putin's naval forces since 2022 in kamikaze drone and missile attacks. In 2024, Putin's newest and only remaining missile cruiser in the Black Sea was Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive Exclusive Breaking The 'Zyklon' was taken out alongside the 266-M minesweeper, Kovrovets, in a devastating ATACMS missiles strike. Putin refuses to meet Zelensky to end war as tyrant's forces kill six in fresh blitz on residential area in Ukraine Its sinking was part of Last April, said it had struck the salvage ship Kommuna - the oldest ship still serving in the . Ukraine's top brass say they have decimated 34 per cent of the Black Sea Fleet's 184 warships had been disabled. Advertisement It is not the first time Putin has been forced to axe an annual Russian celebration due to the raging conflict. He was made to cancel midnight firework displays across Russia on New Year's Eve as a joyless consequence of his war. There were even claims that the war-wounded could be scared of the noise from fireworks. Despite facing crippling losses Putin has continued to launch deadly strikes on Ukrainian civilians in recent days as he continues to anger the US. Advertisement America has accused Moscow of dragging out the war with their senseless attacks instead of agreeing to a peace deal. 9 A Russian rocket boat and other warships float past drawbridges above the Neva River ahead of the 2022 parade Credit: AP 9 Putin out on the water at the parade last year Credit: AP 9 Putin unleashed another deadly blitz on civilians with a fire raging in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Saturday Credit: East2West Advertisement US secretary of state Marco Rubio told Fox News on Saturday that President Donald Trump is now growing 'impatient' with Putin's delaying tactics. He said: "I think he is growing increasingly frustrated that despite having very good interaction with Vladimir Putin in phone calls, it never leads to anything. "The time has come for some action here, and I think the president has made that abundantly clear. "He's losing his patience, he is losing his willingness to continue to wait for the Russian side to do something here to bring an end to this war. Advertisement "That wasn't his war, but he wants to see it come to an end." The US has been trying to force Putin to negotiate a deal with Trump issuing a He vented his frustration with the despot, declaring he was The US and Kyiv have also been pushing to get Vlad to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky in what would be the first meeting of the pair since Russia 's illegal invasion. Advertisement But the Kremlin was quick to This isn't likely to happen until the end of August at the earliest, he added. Hours after, Putin ordered his troops to unleash another deadly blitz on civilians. At least six Ukrainians were killed in the horror Russian strikes which targeted a high rise building and left a shopping mall up in flames. Advertisement Kharkiv, Novodvoryansky, Dnipro and Kamianske were all targeted. 9 Death and destruction was brought to Dnipropetrovsk region Credit: East2West 9 Putin has been embarrassed again by having to cancel a parade Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Evil ex who knifed mum to death after she went to cops SIX times about his stalking including on day she died is jailed
A STALKER who stabbed his ex to death after she went to police about him six times including on the day she died has been jailed. Claire Chick, 48, was suffered 23 knife wounds after Paul Butler ambushed her outside her home in Plymouth, Devon , in January. Advertisement 5 Claire Chick was stabbed to death in the street Credit: FACEBOOK/UNPIXS 5 Paul Butler has been jailed for life for murder Credit: PA Tragically the mum-of-two could not be saved and was declared dead in hospital the following morning. Claire, who worked as a lecturer at the University of Plymouth, had gone to the police six times to make a statement in the months leading up to her death due to her ex-husband's stalking campaign. On the day she was murdered, the mum told police: "I only feel that Butler will kill me if further action is not taken. I am in fear of leaving my house." Butler was arrested three times for assault, harassment and stalking but refused to stop harassing Claire. Advertisement Read more news He has now been jailed for life with a minimum of 27 years after he previously pleaded guilty to murder. Sentencing, Judge Robert Linford said Butler had carried out a "frenzied, brutal, murderous" attack. Plymouth Crown Court heard the 53-year-old, who also admitted possessing a knife, first got with Claire in 2021 after they met as neighbours. The pair married in June 2024 but split just two months later due to Butler's behaviour. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive The former doorman then launched a terrifying stalking campaign against Claire after refusing to accept the break up. After she started a new relationship with Paul Maxwell, Butler was seen on CCTV buying three knives from Sainsbury's. He also changed his name on Facebook to Stangray Strangler after his road name and put a tracker on the mum's car to follow her. On one of these occasions, she messaged her daughter saying: "I wish he would just get on with it and put me out of my misery". Advertisement Jo Martin KC, prosecuting, said: "After the relationship was over there was constant texting, the tracking of her car, placing the restriction on the sale of her house, threatening suicide. "She felt that he had made her life hell. She did repeatedly tell him to leave her alone and she felt violated by him. "Then on the day of her murder, going to her workplace to watch her. She believed he would murder her." Despite being on bail and banned from going near her, Butler went to her home dressed in a camo hoodie and lay in wait for Claire. Advertisement When she left, the thug ambushed her - stabbing her more than 20 times with one of the knives he bought. She was found seriously injured in West Hoe Road, Plymouth, at around 8.55pm on January 22. Butler fled the scene but not before chasing Claire's new partner, who had returned from a regular evening run and witnessed the murder. The killer shouted at him: "I'll f***ing do you too." Advertisement An inquest heard Claire died after suffering multiple stab wounds. Claire's eldest daughter Bethany Hancock-Baxter said her mum's murder had left a "huge void". She said: "I want this evil man to listen to me. I want you to know what you have done to us as a family. "Despite all the hate I have for you, I cannot bring myself to do what you did to my mum - that's because I am not evil like you." Advertisement Devon and Cornwall conducts 'urgent' review of stalking cases Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew added: 'My thoughts and condolences are with Claire's family and friends over the devastating impact this abhorrent crime committed by Paul Butler has had on them. I also acknowledge the details of this case heard by the court today are horrific and I know the anguish and pain will stay with Claire's family. 'The Force made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to our previous contact with Claire. 'We are committed to fully co-operating with an ongoing independent investigation by the IOPC. It would be inappropriate to comment in more detail at this stage to ensure we do not compromise the investigation. 'Having met some of Claire's family following her tragic death, the Force has conducted an urgent review of all our active stalking investigations. 'This has resulted in immediate changes to our stalking and harassment procedures. New policies have been implemented to ensure we provide greater focus on safeguarding victims, targeting perpetrators at the earliest opportunity and encouraging reporting. 'One of our priorities is to ensure we continue to improve how we investigate stalking and harassment, focusing on dealing proactively with dangerous perpetrators and giving greater confidence to victims of this harmful and dangerous crime.' While Claire's dad Alan Butler described Butler as a "nasty narcissist". He added: "You have brutally killed the most beautiful human being and robbed the world of a high achiever. "You have murdered my daughter, taken her future, broken my heart and will go straight to hell. "I can never forgive you for what you have done. I rage with anger with what you have done. Advertisement "There are too many men who take the lives of women because they can't have what they want. They are evil, he is evil." Following Claire's death, Devon and Cornwall Police made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact. "Our investigation into Claire Chick's contact with Devon and Cornwall Police prior to her murder in January is ongoing," an IOPC spokesman said. "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Ms Chick's family and we are keeping them updated on the progress of our investigation." Advertisement Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. 5 Butler sobbed as he previously pleaded guilty to murder 5 Claire died in hospital following the horror Credit: FACEBOOK/UNPIXS 5 Tributes flooded in for the university lecturer Credit: PA
