Ukraine war latest: Putin and Xi issue nuclear war warning; Russia expels British defence attache in retaliation to ‘unfriendly’ UK

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Were Putin and Xi really pictured with their 'nuclear footballs'? Ahead of talks between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, the two leaders were seen being tailed by two officials carrying bags. Pictures and videos of the pair prompted social media speculation that the leaders were showing off their nations' so-called "nuclear footballs" - potentially as part of some form of signalling to the West. These are the briefcases which travel with the leaders of nuclear powers at all times, and contain the codes and communication devices needed to authorise the use of nuclear weapons However, Sky News military analyst Professor...