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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

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,169

These are the key events on day 1,169 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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

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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 Independent UK

France and Poland’s reconciliation is a sign of Europe’s alarm over US disengagement

A new pact could be the first step towards extending France’s nuclear shield over central Europe

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: Vance says Russia not being realistic on Ukraine, Trump says he may be right

JD Vance says US could ‘walk away’ from ceasefire talks; wellness influencer is pick for surgeon general. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 7 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

South Korea says North Korea has fired several missiles toward its eastern waters

North Korea on Thursday fired several ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a run of weapons tests that have raised animosity in the region

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Ukraine war briefing: Period of Putin’s ‘ceasefire’ for Victory Day begins

Kremlin jams internet as it seeks to protect visiting foreign leaders; Ukraine’s SBU says drones hit Russian arms factories. What we know on day 1,170

The Guardian - AU

Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine

Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with Russia

The Guardian - US

Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Biden accuses Trump of ‘modern day appeasement’ as Putin prepares for Victory Day parade

Ukrainian drones cause flight chaos in Moscow as Xi Jinping and other leaders gather for annual Russian parade

The Independent UK

‘It’s not Europe bad, America good’: JD Vance returns to Munich meeting

In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.

Al Jazeera

Six Bulgarians Face Long UK Jail Terms For Spying For Russia

Six Bulgarians, members of a sophisticated spy network dubbed "The Minions", were before court Wednesday for sentencing, facing up to 14 years in prison for spying for Russia.

International Business Times

Europe is moving to reposition itself in Donald Trump’s new global order

The term that perhaps best describes the international impact of the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term is “disruption”. His tariff policy, his abolition of USAID, his questioning of the transatlantic alliance, and his attempted rapprochement with Russia have neither destroyed the liberal international order nor established anything…

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Disrupting the Victory Day parade: Ukrainian drones paralyse Moscow airspace for three days in row

Ukrainian drones caused massive disruptions at Moscow airports days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday. At least 60,000 people had their trips delayed or cancelled, with around 350 flights reportedly affected.

International Business Times

Serbian Leader Vucic Defies EU With Russia Visit

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Moscow Wednesday for the week's celebrations marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany, risking anger in Brussels as he tries to balance Russian ties and European aspirations.

The Independent UK

Russian man given asylum in US caught on stolen $2.5m yacht following dramatic boat chase

Nickolai Vilkov, 29, spent the night on the 66-foot vessel, before attempting the daring escape from the marina on Monday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Trump claims reinstating Russia for FIFA World Cup could 'incentivize' Putin to end Ukraine war

Vladimir Putin’s country has been banned from international competitions since its illegal invasion of Ukraine three years ago

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The Guardian - UK

How VE Day and Putin’s war are forcing Ukrainians to relive their painful past

As Russia marks 80 years since the second world war with wild celebrations, in Ukraine the tone is very different

International Business Times

France, Germany Say To Cooperate More Closely On Defence

French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday to ramp up security cooperation in the face of Russian threats, as the new German leader visited Paris on his first trip abroad.

The Conversation

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist in late April 2025, accusing him of stealing drone technology secrets.

The Independent UK

Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Euronews

Slovakia's prime minister rejects EU plan to halt Russian gas imports by end of 2027

Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan.

Euronews

Biden calls Trump's Russia approach 'appeasement' in first post-presidency interview

In his first interview since the end of his presidency, Biden warned that the Trump administration is eroding the world's trust in the US.

The Conversation

By VE Day in 1945, Stalin had got what he wanted in Poland – now Putin may get what he wants in Ukraine

As Britain celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8 1945, the Polish airmen of RAF 305 Bomber Squadron captured a starkly different sentiment in their diary. “‘Victory!’ every Anglo-Saxon says in greeting instead of the traditional ‘Hello!’. The word ‘Victory!’ is devoid of meaning, power and any sense…

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