The unit is comprised of veterans from Russia's bloodiest wars, including hardened service personnel who fought in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Ukraine.

Siberian shaman Alexander 'Sasha' Gabyshev, 60, nicknamed the 'new Rasputin' has vowed to restart his two-year journey to 'exorcise' Vladimir Putin after he was arrested last month.

President Donald Trump said he is considering heading to Moscow to join the May 9 celebrations of the victory over the Nazis, saying he was 'thinking about it.'

The briefcase, which has a personalised key code, a flash card and is under constant supervision, is said to remotely control Russia's nuclear arsenal.

A Kremlin press release last month showed Putin at his Moscow residence, sitting by a screen with a bright blue taskbar - suggesting that the computer was still running Windows XP.

Russia 24, a state-owned Russian news channel, has boasted of the capabilities of the nuclear-powered cruise missile Burevestnik, known as Skyfall to NATO, which has 'unmatched' power.

MARK ALMOND: He likes to take the world - and Russians - by surprise. Vladimir Putin's lengthy State of Russia speech yesterday was expected to be the usual tedious outline of statistics.

In an address to the nation, Putin - who should step down in 2024 under the current arrangement - described how power was being shifted from the presidency to parliament.

The first image of Vladlena Mishustina, wife of Russia's new prime minister Mikhail Mishustin, emerged on Friday as questions were raised about how they obtained their wealth.

Cameras followed Alexandra Tolstoy and Sergei Pugachev over five years for a documentary about their privileged lifestyle but as they were filming things began to fall apart.

Streets in the Russian capital were deserted today with Red Square empty (pictured) after mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the drastic measures last night.

Ivanka Trump's idea quickly backfired when people responded to her tweet with their own shadow puppets - not shaped as an animal but a middle finger.

With the NHL season ramping up towards the playoffs, Jimmy Fallon decided to get some hockey lessons from hockey enthusiast and Canada's own Justin Bieber.

Bieber, 25, was clad in a red Flâneur hoodie with black shorts and high-top white sneakers as he rode a bike in the luxe locale.

The 25-year-old Canadian pop star and James Corden, 41, dished tacos and grilled cheese sandwiches from a 'Yummy' food truck in a skit Wednesday on The Late Late Show.

The 25-year-old singer braved the snowy weather in a heavy coat after dining at the trendy sushi spot, Matsuhisa, with his lady love and Pastor Chad Veach.

He's been busy promoting his latest album effort.

Hailey Bieber put on a very leggy display as she arrived solo for a lunchtime meeting with friends in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

The singer, 26, has relocated venues in Glendale Arizona, Houston, Dallas, Nashville, Columbus Ohio, Indianapolis, Washington DC and Detroit, it was reported on Saturday.

Justin Bieber showed up for an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday, which was guest-hosted by the previous day's guest - Bieber's pal Demi Lovato.

Justin Bieber will officially be performing at the Kids' Choice Awards next Sunday. The 26-year-old pop act will treat his fans to a rendition of his single Intentions, which he released with Quavo.

The 26-year-old singer took to his Instagram Story on Monday morning to perform 10 push-ups which has been a social media challenge amid the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine.

The model, 23, took a trip down memory lane as her husband Justin, 26, shared a family TikTok dancing video to keep his spirits up during the coronavirus pandemic.

The former Wizards Of Waverly Place actress grooved to the tune as she sang about being back on her feet after splitting from Justin Bieber in 2018.

Justin Bieber hinted he may be recording a new album as he and his wife Hailey ride out the coronavirus pandemic in lockdown. 'My new album is sounding crazy good,' he wrote on Insta Stories.

Gwyneth Paltrow made a surprise appearance in Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's Stuck With You music video.

The presenter, 25, looked sensational as she showcased her toned curves in a plunging leopard print bikini.

Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth reunited after their turn in Thor: Ragnarok to lead the New York City premiere of Men In Black: International. She wore a silver dress and he had a three-piece suit.

Chris Hemsworth revealed that Will Smith inspired his acting career during an appearance Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The 20-year-old was snapped with his hair dyed pink, and his eyebrows dyed blonde, as he appeared in Beverly Hills, California at the Louis Vuitton X - Louis Vuitton in Collaboration showcase.

Jaden Smith launched a free, vegan food truck to feed the homeless population living on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday posting about the pop up initiative on Instagram.

So all it takes to make a baby is love and tequila, according to Will Smith. The Aladdin actor got candid at his son's 21st birthday and recounted that the distilled beverage played a role.

Will Smith documented his vacation aboard a yacht with his three children and wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The actor joked around with Willow and Jaden, trying to get them trending while at sea.

Jada Pinkett-Smith flaunted her toned body in a green bikini posted to Instagram, Thursday. The 47-year-old has been vacationing across the Mediterranean with her family.

The couple that produces together, stays together. Willow Smith was seen with boyfriend Tyler Cole in New York on Monday, as the musical pair continue to talk up Willow's third studio album.

Jada Pinkett Smith certainly put on a stylish display as she opted for two sensational ensembles while heading out and about in London on Tuesday.

The talk show host, 47, discussed 'the downfalls' of her children growing up in the spotlight during an appearance on BBC's The One Show on Wednesday evening.

The first trailer for Bad Boys For Life was released on Wednesday, showing Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as they take on the leader of a Miami drug cartel while jumping through fire.

Willow Smith brought A-list glamour to her exercise class as she slipped into a stylish ensemble in Soho, New York City on Tuesday.

Will Smith surprised three boys featured in a viral anti-bullying video during an appearance for Friday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He delivered merchandise and $10K checks for each.

Will Smith took to the stage at the St Stephens Basilica Square, in Budapest, Hungary on Wednesday evening shortly after the European premiere of Gemini Man.

Jada Pinkett Smith opened up yet again about the status of her marriage to Will Smith. The 48-year-old said they are 'just now entering an adult relationship,' on the newest episode.

He's known for his news reading skills on the Today show. 

The Red Table Talk star kept comfort as her top priority as she arrived for a private jet wearing a pajama onsie. She added a pair of sneakers to the ensemble and carried her own luggage.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett's daughter matched her 21-year-old co-producer in a baggy hoodie, blue jeans, and sneakers for their hot dinner date

The father-of-three - to Jaden, 21, Willow, 19, with wife Jada Pinkett Smith; and son Trey, 26, with ex Sheree Zampino - narrated his time at the medical facility in the clip.

Will Smith was spotted in a remote Australian town on Friday morning. 

Pinkett Smith and Tupac were friends dating back to their days as young students at Baltimore School For The Arts.

Newly single Vanessa Hudgens has been seen for the first time since her split from boyfriend Austin Butler, attending the Hollywood premiere of Bad Boys for Life on Tuesday.

Will Smith, 57, looked cheerful in the driver's seat, as a production crew towed him around in a vintage Volkswagen, with a police escort, as cameras recorded him in the van for the scene.