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Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side?

As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end?

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

The Latest: World marks victory over Nazis 80 years on

Allied in World War II, Russia and Western European powers are now adversaries as they mark 80 years since the surrender of the Nazis

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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

Vladimir Putin: After 25 years in power, what next for Russia’s president?

From chasing rats as a child to the KGB, how 72-year-old Putin came to power – and what drives him now.

Al Jazeera

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

Watch live: Putin leads Russia’s Victory Day celebrations with military parade in Moscow

Watch live as Vladimir Putin leads Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on Friday (9 May).

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Putin Gears Up To Host World Leaders At Lavish Army Parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a lavish World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, an event the Kremlin hopes will rally patriotism at home and project strength abroad as its troops fight in Ukraine.

International Business Times

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

To split Moscow from Beijing, Trump is reviving Nixon’s ‘madman diplomacy’. It could backfire badly

When United States President William McKinley advocated high‑tariff protectionism in 1896, he argued squeezing foreign competitors behind a 50% wall of duties would make America richer and safer.

The Conversation

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

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

Evening Standard

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

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?

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Serbia's President Vučić visits Moscow amid EU criticism

Meanwhile, Serbian students running an ultramarathon reached Strasbourg on their way to Brussels, aiming to highlight Serbia's political situation to MEPs.

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…

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi vows to stand with friend Putin against ‘hegemonic bullying’

Chinese leader, a guest for Moscow’s WWII commemorations, is keen to maintain ‘deep’ relationship with Russia.

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Al Jazeera

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.

Euronews

Vladimir Putin welcomes China's Xi Jinping in Moscow ahead of Victory Day

The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues.

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

North Korea fires volley of ballistic missiles in major new tests

South Korea analysing if North Korean mobile launcher mimicked Russia’s powerful missile system

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 Guardian - UK

Europe marks 80 years since VE day as continent faces new security realities

Events to take place against backdrop of Ukraine conflict, rises in defence spending and US foreign policy shift

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