Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly blamed former U.S. President Donald Trump's past actions for a decline in Ukraine's security against Russian aggression. These claims emerged on Thursday's front pages of several British newspapers.
The Guardian reported that Zelenskyy stated Trump's decisions led to Ukraine losing protection from Russian raids. The i Paper and The Sun similarly described Russell Brand as a "ruthless and calculated sexual predator" based on allegations.
Newspaper headlines on Thursday highlighted both Zelenskyy's remarks and the first day of comedian Russell Brand's trial, who faces allegations of rape. The Times quoted Zelenskyy saying, "My people will die after Trump betrayal."
Elsewhere, front pages focused on the allegations against Russell Brand. The Metro and Daily Mail used headlines such as "Russell Brand a 'sex predator'" and "The 'predator' in sunglasses," respectively. The Mirror's headline was simply "Predator," while the Daily Star ran with "Video nasty."
Other news highlighted by newspapers included the Independent's headline, "PM: We need The Independent more than ever," and the Daily Telegraph's focus on a discrepancy in benefits, "More on benefits at age seven than age 50." The Daily Express featured "Don't silence our fears."