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Hot mic captures conversation between Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality

Hot mics caught what appeared to be a private conversation between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussing the prospects for immortality as they attended China’s Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

Euronews

Putin hails ties with China as Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on eve of parade

Russian president says relations at ‘unprecedentedly high level’ as dozens of leaders gather for Victory Day events

The Guardian - UK

China’s Victory Day military parade: Who attended and what happened?

Xi hosted Kim, Putin and other world leaders for a show of strength and a reminder of history.

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China’s Victory day military parade: why are Putin and Kim Jong-un there, and what is the ‘axis of upheaval’?

The gathering in Beijing will include the leaders of Russia and North Korea, along with the Iranian president, a grouping dubbed the axis of upheaval

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un to join Xi and Putin at Beijing military parade in rare trip outside North Korea

Western leaders have shunned China’s ‘Victory Day’ celebrations, while Russia and North Korea are strengthening ties with China

The Independent UK

Russia-China ties on full display on Victory Day – but all is not as well as Putin is making out

Chinese troops participating in Russia’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9 is a clear indication that President Xi Jinping is fully committed to his “no-limits” partnership with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

The Conversation

Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle

Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.

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Activists Hold 'Die-in' Protest At Soviet Monument In Warsaw

Pro-Ukrainian activists held a protest at a Soviet memorial in Warsaw where Moscow's ambassador placed a wreath on Friday, as Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day.

International Business Times

Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so.

Euronews

Putin’s troops 'break' ceasefire called to mark 80th anniversary of Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany

Ukraine accuses Putin of flouting his unilateral 72-hour ceasefire to coincide with the Victory Day celebrations

Evening Standard

European leaders attending Russia parade ‘bring shame’ on themselves, Tusk says – as it happened

The Polish prime minister criticised anyone seen ‘applauding President Putin’ at today’s Moscow parade

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Victory Day parade begins, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

A military parade has begun on Red Square in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

The Independent UK

China and Russia pledge to deepen ties as they criticise US on Victory Day

In joint statement, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin accuse ‘certain countries’ of trying to ‘tamper with the results of the victory of the second world war’

The Guardian - UK

Trump Mocked for Sharing Photo of Soldiers at Iwo Jima on Anniversary of WWII Europe Victory: 'What an Embarrassment'

President Donald Trump shared an image of Iwo Jima to mark the first official Victory Day for World War II.

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Ukraine brands Vladimir Putin's Victory Day ceasefire a 'farce' as Russian forces 'breach it 700 times'

Kyiv has accused Moscow of violating the three-day ceasefire more than 700 times in its first 12 hours

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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…

Radio France Internationale

World marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day under the shadow of war

As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances. While Emmanuel Macron presides over solemn tributes in Paris, China's Xi Jinping and Brazil’s Lula da Silva…

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The Guardian - UK

Xi hails ‘confident’ China-Russia ties as Putin welcomes ‘dear friend’ to Kremlin

Chinese leader describes talks as ‘friendly and fruitful’ during visit for Victory Day commemorations

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

Euronews

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

Signs of EU-China reset intensify as Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for Victory Day

Brussels and Beijing appear to be moving closer to a rapprochement under the shadow of Donald Trump's disruptive policies.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping begins four-day Russia visit after Ukrainian drones attack Moscow

Chinese leader is scheduled to attend Victory Day parade and hold talks with Vladimir Putin

Euronews

At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II.

Al Jazeera

‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.

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