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Ukraine Fires Drones On Moscow Days Before Red Square Parade

A barrage of Ukrainian drones forced Russian airports, including in Moscow, to restrict flights on Tuesday -- three days before the Kremlin will hold its grand military parade on Red Square to mark the defeat of the Nazis.

International Business Times

What Zelensky hopes to achieve by targeting Moscow ahead of Putin’s victory parade

ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s drone onslaught on Russia in the run-up to Moscow’s victory parade is designed to make Putin look foolish on the world stage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Putin Gears Up For 'Grandest' Victory Day Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.

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Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations

The Kremlin was determined to expel all Ukrainian troops from Russian soil ahead of this week’s Red Square parade

Evening Standard

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

Euronews

No, Danish MP didn't seek Kremlin's help to prevent US from annexing Greenland

Greenland has been caught in the disinformation crossfire as geopolitical tensions between world powers rise.

Euronews

Need to use nuclear weapons has not arisen in Ukraine, says Putin

Russian leader says he hopes nuclear strikes ‘will not be required’ in state TV film about his 25 years in power

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Chinese President To Visit Russia On May 7-10: Kremlin

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday.

International Business Times

China’s Xi to pay official visit to Russia on 7 May ahead of Victory Day Parade

Xi was already among the leaders set to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 9 May

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union's sacrifice in World War II

When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war was over.

The Independent UK

Zelensky Says Won't Play Putin's 'Games' With Short Truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire.

International Business Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin and Trump ‘exchange WW2 anniversary greetings’ as Moscow marks Victory Day

Moscow event is taking place under tight security amid fears Ukraine could carry out drone strikes

The Independent UK

Ukraine has prised Trump away from the Kremlin with minerals deal in triumph of diplomacy

ANALYSIS: The US-Ukraine mineral deal is good for both countries and the first sign that Trump may turn away from Putin, world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

The Independent UK

Europe Far-right Surge Masks Divisions

Hard-right and far-right parties are riding high in polls across Europe but their electoral success conceals divisions which could become major sources of tension if they win power, according to analysts.

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,162

These are the key events on day 1,162 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian leaders lay out details of long-awaited minerals deal with US

Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal says a new reconstruction and investment fund will be split 50-50 between his country and the US. What we know on day 1,163

The Independent UK

Kremlin says a deal to end the war with Ukraine can't be achieved quickly

A senior Kremlin official says clinching a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “is far too complex to be done quickly.”

The Independent UK

Modi drops out of attending Victory Day celebration in Moscow

India likely to send defence minister to attend Red Square parade, say reports

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Radio France Internationale

Russia accused of cyberattacks on Paris Olympics and French election

France has formally accused Russia’s military intelligence agency of carrying out cyberattacks against French institutions, including Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 presidential campaign and organisations linked to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

Russia has offered a short ceasefire in Ukraine – but here’s what Putin really wants

As part of the price for peace, Moscow would like sanctions on Russian airlines lifted. That’s no surprise: they’re vital to the Kremlin’s war machine, says Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office

The Conversation

Putin’s three-day ceasefire isn’t a genuine move towards peace, but Ukraine has to play along

The Russian leader, Vladmir Putin, has announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to commence on May 8, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the second world war. The Kremlin says “all hostilities will be suspended” during this period and has made it clear it expects…

Al Jazeera

Russia dismisses Ukraine’s proposal to extend brief ceasefire to 30 days

Kremlin spokesman slams Kyiv after Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow’s brief unilateral ceasefire ‘manipulation’.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Carney says ‘Trump is trying to break us’ after Liberals win Canadian election

The Liberals won a fourth term after a remarkable polling turnaround. Plus, Trump’s shocking first 100 days

Evening Standard

Girl, 12, killed in Russian drone attack in Ukraine as Putin 'ceasefire' plan slammed by Zelensky

Casualty toll of children in Putin’s war climbs ever higher with more than 2,500 wounded or killed, according to UNICEF

The Guardian - US

Trump 100 days: from cornerstone of the west to unreliable ally

Trump has cut off Ukraine aid, brokered and lost a ceasefire in Gaza and took a sledgehammer to world commerce

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