A prominent critic of Putin's war in Ukraine has been found dead in London, according to reports.The Russian journalist and chef Alexei Zimin died at the age of 53, the Moscow-based publication Afisha has reported.

Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has approved new rules for compensation for wounded soldiers who took part in the war against Ukraine. Under the new conditions, a significant number of wounded Russian soldiers will receive reduced payments.

The Kremlin is rejecting reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and a spokesman for Trump refused to comment on what he called his “private calls” with world leaders.