A massive intercontinental missile was centre stage as the Russian military prepared for its Victory Day ceremony next month - by which time Vladimir Putin will want to be able to announce the 'success' of the Ukraine invasion.
Ukraine has announced that Russia is starting a new offensive in the east of the country with explosions along the front lines as well as attacks in other regions on Monday.
At the same time in Russia, thousands of soldiers took part in a rehearsals for the Victory Day ceremony, to be held on May 9, when Putin has reported to have wanted his forces to have dealt a telling blow in Ukraine.
