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Russia’s Victory Day parade and Europe’s dilemma | Radio Schuman

Russia celebrates its Victory Day today with a parade attended by dozens of world leaders, including from EU candidate countries. Could they face retaliation for their presence?

Euronews

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.

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Ukraine war briefing: Trump calls for ‘ideally a 30-day ceasefire’ backed with sanctions

Ukrainians record 734 attacks despite Putin’s claim of three-day halt to fighting; Britain further targets Russian oil ‘shadow fleet’. What we know on day 1,171

The Guardian - AU

North Korea says leader Kim supervised missile tests simulating nuclear strikes against rivals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of short-range ballistic missile systems that simulated nuclear counterstrikes against U.S. and South Korean forces, state media said Friday, as the North continued to blame its rivals for escalating tensions through their joint military exercises

The Independent UK

UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions ahead of military coalition meeting

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions.

The Independent UK

UK announces fresh wave of Russia sanctions as 100 cargo-carrying oil tankers are targeted

Officials have said the Government will take action against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo in defiance of sanctions

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Trump Presses Russia For Unconditional 30-day Ukraine Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Ukraine, with any breaches punishable by sanctions.

International Business Times

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

Keep calm and carry on buying: how Ukrainian consumers are hitting back at Russia

Political conflicts and global tensions always affect people on the ground and across borders. Unable to influence events such as the ongoing war against Ukraine or proposed sweeping US tariffs, people turn to whatever resources are available for defending their livelihoods, institutions and communities.

The Conversation

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 welcomes Xi as ‘main guest’ for Victory Day as Russia and China boost ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's grand St George Hall, where both leaders reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership.

Euronews

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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Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s parliament ratifies landmark minerals deal with US

Kyiv says deal ‘operational’ in a few weeks, hopes it will revive flagging US support against Russian aggression.

Euronews

Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews

Euronews reporter Sandor Zsiros discussed EU-Russia relations, energy supply, migration, and populism with Austria's new centre-right chancellor in an interview at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

The Conversation

FDR united Democrats under the banner of ‘liberalism’ − but today’s Democratic Party has nothing to put on its hat

If Donald Trump has taught Americans anything, it’s that political parties can shift positions on any number of issues and retain strong support. Republicans had once been aggressive Cold Warriors, standing shoulder to shoulder with allies against Russia, but now they are isolationists. They once favored so-called “free markets,” but…

Evening Standard

Journalist targeted by Russian spy ring said ordeal was ‘deeply detabilising’

Bellingcat investigative journalist Christo Grozev had a victim impact statement read to the court on Thursday.

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Euronews

Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies mineral exploitation deal with the US

By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion.

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…

International Business Times

Germany Slams Russian 'Lies' On Ukraine In WWII Commemoration

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday criticised Russia's "historical lies" over the Ukraine war, as he marked the Nazi defeat that ended World War II in Europe 80 years ago.

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.

Euronews

North Korea carries out short-range missile test, says Seoul

Thursday's launch may have tested the performance of weapons Pyongyang intends to export, according to the South Korean military.

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.

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