The Latest Breaking News from Victory Day

China’s Victory day military parade: why are Putin and Kim Jong-un there, and what is the ‘axis of upheaval’?

The gathering in Beijing will include the leaders of Russia and North Korea, along with the Iranian president, a grouping dubbed the axis of upheaval

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025

Kim Jong Un to join Xi and Putin at Beijing military parade in rare trip outside North Korea

Western leaders have shunned China’s ‘Victory Day’ celebrations, while Russia and North Korea are strengthening ties with China

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Russia-China ties on full display on Victory Day – but all is not as well as Putin is making out

Chinese troops participating in Russia’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9 is a clear indication that President Xi Jinping is fully committed to his “no-limits” partnership with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

The Conversation · May 13, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

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 · May 9, 2025

China and Russia pledge to deepen ties as they criticise US on Victory Day

In joint statement, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin accuse ‘certain countries’ of trying to ‘tamper with the results of the victory of the second world war’

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Trump Mocked for Sharing Photo of Soldiers at Iwo Jima on Anniversary of WWII Europe Victory: 'What an Embarrassment'

President Donald Trump shared an image of Iwo Jima to mark the first official Victory Day for World War II.

Latin Times · May 8, 2025

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 · May 8, 2025

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 · May 8, 2025

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…

The Conversation · May 8, 2025