Hundreds of wildfires burning across Russia could move into the areas affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and spread harmful radiation, environmental activists warned today.

Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan will make a road trip to Russia later this year in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Irish based charity To Russia with Love.

Two Nigerian footballers who claimed to have played for their national team and dreamed of joining Chelsea are in a Russian jail after being caught with forged British passports, their lawyer said in a newspaper interview today.

GARDAÍ are hunting callous thieves who snatched a signed Irish jersey and cash from the offices of a charity assisting children in a Russian orphanage.