Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Monday’s papers focus on the war in Ukraine which is now in its second month. Royal family news also features on the front page of several tabloids as the fallout from Prince William’s Caribbean tour makes several front splashes.
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The Times, the Guardian, and the i all lead on the Ukrainian warning that President Vladimir Putin wants to split the country in two.
The Times says it would be a way for Russia to cut its losses, but the i reports that Ukraine has warned it would retaliate.
The Telegraph also leads with the war, but concentrates on what it calls the “international backlash” to Joe Biden’s speech which appeared to call for a regime change in Russia.
The Financial Times fears that the unity of the US, the EU and Nato could begin to fray.
The Express says there could be a new council tax cut on the way for millions of people struggling with the rising cost of living. The paper claims Rishi Sunak has been forced to find a way to help people following backlash over his Spring statement.
Several of the tabloids concentrate on the fallout from Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Caribbean tour – the tour was met with backlash and questions over the future of the Royal Family in the Caribbean.
The Mail says Prince William wants to modernise the monarchy by ending its long-standing “never complain, never explain” policy.
Under the headline “A Battle of Wills”, the Mirror says the prince wants to “use his voice” to confront criticism of what it calls a “blunder-hit” trip.
The Sun says the duke and duchess plan to “rip up the rule-book” to show they are modern royals.