Russian missiles downed over Kyiv as Putin makes angry Victory Day speech Putin defends invasion, claiming enemies seek his country’s destruction, as security fears cast shadow over celebrations The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Putin mocked after single tank turns up for Russian Victory Day parade No aviation took part in the military spectacle The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Ex-world champion boxer who fought David Haye spotted at Vladimir Putin speech Nikolai Valuev, who was the biggest and heaviest fighter in boxing history, became a politician for the Untied Russia party after 16 years in the ring - in which he faced off against Britain's David Haye Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023
EU constantly working to improve sanctions on Russia - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that the European Union was continuously working to improve its sanctions regime against Russia. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Europe must not be intimated by Moscow's power plays - Scholz The European Union must not be intimidated by Moscow's show-casing of military power but continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday as Russia marked Victory Day with a parade. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Russian official says U.S. exerting 'pressure and threats' over jailed WSJ reporter A senior Russian official accused the United States on Tuesday of exerting "pressure and threats" on Moscow over the case of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, state-owned news agencies reported. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Olena Zelenska calls for Vladimir Putin’s arrest for abducting Ukrainian children The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March Evening Standard · May 9, 2023
EU's von der Leyen visits Kyiv as Russia marks war anniversary European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a deeply symbolic visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War Two Victory Day. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Vladimir Putin's nuclear briefcase spotted moments before declaring 'real war' with West The briefcase - also known as the nuclear football - was carried by an aide as the Russian leader arrived at Red Square in Moscow for today's Victory Day parade Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023
Putin says a 'real war' is being waged against Russia in Victory Day speech President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said a "real war" was again being waged against Russia as he invoked the Soviet Union's victory in World War Two to say the West was trying to destroy his country. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Vladimir Putin says Russia fighting 'real war' against West in huge Victory Day speech Vladimir Putin's speech came as Moscow and other Russian cities were preparing to host military parades and other festivities marking Victory Day, Russia's biggest secular holiday Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023
UN chief says peace talks in Ukraine conflict not possible right now UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he sees no immediate possibility of reaching a comprehensive ceasefire in the war in Ukraine as both sides are convinced they can win, according to an interview published by Spanish newspaper El Pais on Tuesday. Reuters · May 9, 2023
Russia, set for WWII tributes, rains missiles on Ukraine Russia has unleashed a barrage of cruise missiles on Ukraine, hours before the start of Moscow’s annual commemorations celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II amid tight security measures The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Watch as Russia stages annual WWII Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square Watch as Russia stages its annual Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.
Evening Standard · May 9, 2023 Vladimir Putin claims he wants ‘peace’ in Victory Day speech - hours after Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine Some 25 cruise missiles were launched overnight on Ukraine with around half targetting Kyiv, Ukrainian armed forces tweeted
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 EU, Ukraine together on Europe Day, but Kyiv remains outside The European Union marks its annual Europe Day celebration of peace and unity with Ukraine anxiously looking in from the wings
Reuters · May 9, 2023 Why eastern Europe's grain producers face a perfect storm When global grain prices started falling last year after a spike in the first months of the war in Ukraine, Poland's then agriculture minister urged farmers to hang onto their harvests in the hope of a rebound and better returns.
Reuters · May 9, 2023 North Korea's Kim says Russia 'will prevail' over hostile forces North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Russia "will prevail" in its fight against what he described as "imperialists," state news agency KCNA said on Tuesday, in remarks seen to be aimed at Ukraine and its Western supporters, such as the United States.
The Conversation · May 9, 2023 HECS for farmers? Nature repair loans could help biodiversity recover – and boost farm productivity Almost three billion hectares of farmland is in poor condition worldwide – an area the size of Russia. Biodiversity is in freefall. Extinctions are rising. Wild animal populations have fallen almost 70% since 1970.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2023 EU chief celebrates Europe Day in Kyiv, as Zelensky vows to destroy 'evil' European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv this Tuesday to mark Europe Day with Ukraine's President Volodymir Zelensky. Moscow – for its part – will host a military parade to celebrate Soviet Victory Day.
Reuters · May 9, 2023 Analysis-Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls For nearly three decades, the Arctic Council has been a successful example of post-Cold War cooperation.
Reuters · May 9, 2023 Russia marks Victory Day with new strikes on Ukraine, but pared-back parade Russia fired cruise missiles at Kyiv on Tuesday and paraded troops across Moscow's Red Square for its annual celebration of victory in World War Two, pared back amid shortages of manpower and arms at the front after a failed winter campaign in Ukraine.
France 24 · May 9, 2023 French AFP journalist killed in rocket attack near Bakhmut A French journalist based in Ukraine for AFP was killed on Tuesday near the embattled city of Bakhmut, the news agency reported. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech at the annual May 9 Victory Day parade accusing the West of unleashing a "real war" on…
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023 US and UK tell Russia to stop using hunger as leverage in Ukraine conflict – as it happened UK foreign secretary and US secretary of state have urged Russia not to use global hunger as a tool of war