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Russia’s pared-down Victory Day parade tells a story: Away from the pomp, war in Ukraine is not going to Putin’s plan

Victory Day in Russia, which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union, has long held particular importance in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

The Conversation

Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast

Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says

US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.

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Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight

The Independent UK

‘I saw a red dot’: The opponents of Russia facing death threats across Europe

Putin has long faced accusations of silencing its enemies abroad

The Independent UK

Revealed: Russia’s top secret spy school teaching hacking and election meddling

Exclusive: Documents obtained by journalists show the role of ‘Department 4’ within a Moscow University in training operatives for the military

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Alarm raised as two drones crash in Nato country after crossing from Russia

Russian foreign ministry urges countries with diplomatic missions in Kyiv to treat warning seriously

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Ukraine war briefing: Putin threat to foreign embassies in Kyiv

Russia vows ‘retaliatory’ strikes if Moscow parade if attacked – despite Ukraine offering truce; departing Orbán surrenders Ukrainian cash and gold. What we know on day 1,534

The Guardian - AU

’Ukraine will respond in kind’, Zelenskyy says after Russia breaks Kyiv’s ceasefire

Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks.

Euronews

‘Putin only cares about parades’: fury as Russia rains missiles on Ukraine during 24-hour truce

Dozens killed despite ceasefire announced by Zelenskyy, after Moscow asked for Saturday truce for military parade

The Guardian - UK

North Korea drops references to unification with South from constitution, Seoul says

China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Euronews

Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine's FM says

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.

Euronews

EU squares up Trump’s tariff threat

As tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine over competing ceasefires, and the Iran war shows no signs of ending, politicians in Brussels will spend Wednesday searching for a way to thrash out the final details of the EU-US trade agreement, lest they suffer more import levy threats from Trump.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv accuses Moscow of violating ceasefire with missile and drone strikes

Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire

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Kremlin Accused of Luring Africans Into Ukraine War With Fake Job Offers: Report

A new report has found a growing number of African men say they were promised civilian jobs in Russia, only to find themselves pushed toward the front lines of Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Euronews

At least 26 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.

Euronews

Russian soldiers rehearse Victory Day parade amid fears of Ukrainian attacks

Russian troops marched through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the upcoming Victory Day parade, which will take place without heavy military equipment.

Euronews

Ukraine strikes Russian military facility more than 1,000 kilometres into Moscow's territory

Ukraine launched a long-range strike against Russia’s military site over 1,000 km from its border, just days before Moscow’s Victory Day parade.

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Euronews

Fewer tanks, same tensions: Europe bristles at Putin’s Victory Day parade

As Russia puts on a show with no tanks, paring back a parade that has propped-up Moscow's propaganda efforts for decades, it now represents an existential threat for the nation – and returns as the European Union's (EU) yearly conundrum.

The Guardian - UK

Moscow shuts down airports and mobile signals as Victory Day parade looms

Kremlin tightens security before Russia’s biggest national celebration on 9 May amid fears of Ukrainian drone strikes

International Business Times UK

Vladimir Putin Fury: Russia Warned Diplomats to Evacuate Kyiv Ahead of Threatened 'Nuclear-Strength' Strike

Vladimir Putin threatens a missile strike on Kyiv if Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow's Victory Day parade, highlighting escalating tensions and showcasing Russia's new hypersonic missile system.

The Independent UK

Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia

Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan

The Independent UK

Zelensky announces open-ended Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Russian Victory Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed an open-ended ceasefire, scheduled to commence at 12am on Wednesday 6 May. This follows Russia's request for a two-day truce on 8-9 May to observe Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. Mr Zelensky initially dismissed Moscow's request as “not serious”…

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian ceasefire enters effect after day of deadly Russian strikes

Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire

The Times of India

Ukraine, Russia announce separate ceasefires ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day

Ukraine announced a ceasefire starting May 5-6, prioritizing human life over Victory Day commemorations, with President Zelenskyy criticizing Russia's focus on parades. Russia, however, declared its own truce from May 8-9, coinciding with WWII Victory Day, and warned of massive retaliation if Kyiv disrupts their celebrations.

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