VLADIMIR PUTIN’s mistake in thinking Brexit would lead to “disarray in the European alliance” is set to be costly for Russia as the UK leads the security offensive against the nation, an expert has claimed.

Monday’s front pages.

BBC News says ministers plan to force all ferry operators operating from UK ports pay at least the National Minimum Wage, in a bid to persuade P&O Ferries to reinstate 800 workers it has sacked.

Sky News says the UK’s glorious spring weather is about to come to an abrupt halt – with snow and temperatures of minus 5C forecast.

France24 says Ukraine is prepared to discuss adopting a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia but such a pact would have to be guaranteed by third parties and put to a referendum.

The Guardian says a Ukrainian MP has raised alarm about Russian soldiers raping and sexually assaulting women during its invasion, and said Ukraine would “not be silent” about the crimes.

Arab News says the latest ceasefire proposal by Houthis is an attempt to foil this week’s peace talks brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh.

Aljazeera says tens of thousands of activists from Pakistan’s ruling party and opposition groups have descended on the capital, Islamabad.

BBC News says Will Smith hit Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars after the comic made a joke about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will Smith punches Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars for talking about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith