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Putin evokes WWII victory to rally Russia behind Ukraine offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany to rally his country round the Ukraine offensive at a grand military parade in Moscow in front of his key allies.

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskyy addresses Ukrainians in Kyiv as Moscow airspace remains blocked

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from Kyiv city centre for the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, calling the Friday parade in Moscow a “parade of fear.”

Euronews

How the war in Ukraine reduced Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ military parade to a shadow of its former self

In both 2023 and 2024, there was only one tank on display, a Soviet-era T-34

The Independent UK

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Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?

A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?

Euronews

Russia looks to frame war as an inevitable part of life on Victory Day

Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the second world war on May 9. But while the cameras will focus on the assembled ranks of elderly war survivors watching the military parade in Red Square, Moscow, the focus of senior officials is on Russia’s children and young…

The Conversation

Is Russia’s Putin playing Trump over Ukraine peace plan, or himself?

As Washington backs away from truce talks, some observers believe Russia wants to fight on for months.

Al Jazeera

Xi Meets Putin In Moscow As Ukraine Reports Truce Violations

China's Xi Jinping was in Moscow on Thursday for a state visit ahead of the Kremlin's grand Victory Day celebrations, as Ukraine accused Russia's army of launching air strikes just hours into a supposed truce.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking own truce after attacks on Sumy

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has not committed to abide by Moscow’s three-day truce, standing by his offer of a 30-day ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping is in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Period of Putin’s ‘ceasefire’ for Victory Day begins

Kremlin jams internet as it seeks to protect visiting foreign leaders; Ukraine’s SBU says drones hit Russian arms factories. What we know on day 1,170

The Guardian - AU

Disrupting the Victory Day parade: Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row

Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.

Euronews

Serbian Leader Vucic Defies EU With Russia Visit

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Moscow Wednesday for the week's celebrations marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany, risking anger in Brussels as he tries to balance Russian ties and European aspirations.

International Business Times

How VE Day and Putin’s war are forcing Ukrainians to relive their painful past

As Russia marks 80 years since the second world war with wild celebrations, in Ukraine the tone is very different

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The Independent UK

Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

The Independent UK

A Russian missile and drone attack kills 2 people in Ukraine's capital

Ukrainian officials say two people have been killed and eight others wounded in a Russian missile-and-drones attack on Kyiv

International Business Times

China's Xi Heads To Moscow To Beef Up 'No Limits' Putin Partnership

Moscow and Beijing declared a "no limits partnership" weeks before Putin ordered Russia's Ukraine offensive in February 2022. The expanded military and trade ties since have troubled the West.

International Business Times

China's Xi Aims To Beef Up 'No Limits' Putin Partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping headed to Moscow on Wednesday for a key three-day visit including a grand Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine drones target Moscow for second night in a row ahead of Putin’s war parade

Ukraine and Russia exchange drone fire as foreign leaders prepare to descend on Moscow for annual Victory Day commemorations

Euronews

Russian journalist escapes to Paris, condemns media crackdown under Putin

Reporters Without Borders helped Ekaterina Barabash faced a 10-year prison sentence over social media posts.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

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.

Evening Standard

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

Euronews

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.

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