President Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

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President Putin has announced heightened security measures across Russia and has declared martial law in four Russian-annexed regions of Ukraine. Also on the programme, Nigerian authorities say more than 600 people have died and over a million have been displaced as a result of flooding since the rainy season began in June. And, more turmoil in UK politics as the Home Secretary resigns. (Photo: Russian President Putin chairs a security meeting outside Moscow 19/10/2022. Credit: Reuters)