In addition, four pigeons were sent to Foxwood with a conciliatory message, which it was hoped might re-establish good relations with Pilkington.

Ahmed said his government's priorities were to restore security across Somalia and re-establish good relations with African neighbours and the rest of the world.

But he said Ukraine would never recognise the Russian takeover in exchange for re-establishing good relations.

But he said Ukraine would never recognize the Russian takeover in exchange for re-establishing good relations.