Bernie Ecclestone says he would “take a bullet” for “first class” Vladimir Putin as he defends war in Ukraine
A Formula One spokesman said: "The comments made by Bernie Ecclestone are his personal views"
NATO summit: Joe Biden says US boosting forces across Europe over Russian threat
Moscow has responded by saying it is not "intimidated" by Biden's announcement
Syria has officially recognises Luhansk and Donetsk in Ukraine
The Syrian presidency had affirmed its intention to build relations with the two breakaway republics in February