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Newspaper headlines: Anger at PM's comparison, and Putin's hypersonic missile

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Boris Johnson's remarks at the Conservative Party spring conference also feature in several papers

Both the Sunday Times and the Observer front pages examine the reaction to the prime minister likening the Ukrainians' struggle to Brexit.

it has "enraged" political leaders across Europe.

The former president of the European Council, Donald Tusk, is said to have recalled Vladimir Putin's enthusiasm after the 2016 referendum.

quotes the former Belgian prime minister and European Council Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, calling the comparison "insane".

Meanwhile describes a new hypersonic weapon - which Russia says it has used in Ukraine - as "crazy Putin's new terror missile".

the Russian leader of "upping the ante".

A weapons expert warns the Sunday People that Russia was retaliating against moves by Britain and its allies to arm Ukraine.

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Kinzhal missiles have been fitted to Russian MiG-31K fighter jets, as shown in this defence ministry handout

Many of the papers look ahead to the chancellor's spring statement on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak has given the "strongest hint yet" that he could cut fuel duty and income tax.

In an interview with the Mail, Mr Sunak says his "priority over the rest of this Parliament is to cut people's taxes".

Treasury sources are indicating that tax thresholds may be lifted.

And Mr Sunak is preparing a "giveaway" to convince voters that he is "on their side".

predicts an increase in the £150 rebate on council tax bills for lower value homes in England.

The shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, tells the paper she supports such moves, while calling for benefits to rise by 6%.

In his interview with the Mail, Mr Sunak also speaks of his enthusiasm for lifting the ban on fracking.

However, Mr Sunak has frustrated Mr Johnson by not backing his push to increase the number of nuclear reactors in the UK.

that senior royals are thinking about opening their homes to Ukrainian refugees.

A source tells the paper that Prince Charles is looking at finding spaces on his Dumfries House estate in Ayrshire, and at holiday homes in the Duchy of Cornwall, while the Queen is considering if they could be accommodated on her Balmoral Estate.

, the growing trend among supermarkets and restaurants to produce variations on the traditional hot cross bun has been condemned as "the devil's work" by the Queen's former honorary chaplain.

Gavin Ashenden has said retailers are "enlarging appetites" by adding unhealthy fillings to the buns - thereby warping their symbolism.

The paper says one bakery chain has previously sold a "hot cross bun bacon butty", while KFC launched a hot cross bun burger with chicken and cheese.

And there is that Hugh Grant could become the next Doctor Who, replacing Jodie Whittaker.

The Sunday Mirror suggests secret talks are taking place with the actor in an attempt to increase ratings.

An insider tells the Mirror, "the vision is it can become a Marvel-like product" with franchises around the Doctor.