The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

During his visit to the Czech Republic, the Ukrainian president also said training schools for F-16 fighter jet pilots outside Ukraine are being discussed.

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.

These are the key events on day 1,166 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Ukrainian attack over border largely destroys Russian electrical equipment plant; mayor reports drones headed for Moscow. What we know on day 1,167

Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.

A 'Red Scare'-era figure influenced a young Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

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

As Ukraine and Russia develop technology resistant to being jammed, pilot calls for world leaders to step up defences