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Russian warship Admiral Makarov 'in flames' after Ukrainian missile strike

Reports claim a rescue mission was launched because the frigate was 'in trouble' in the latest blow to Putin's War

Manchester Evening News

Russia may declare war on Ukraine on May 9 – and use it as a reason to double down on attacks

The Russian government has consistently called its war on Ukraine a “special military operation.”

The Conversation

Memories of last time Red Army invaded still haunt families living on the Russian border

Finland’s historically fraught relationship with Russia is now at its most fractious, after the invasion of Ukraine convinced the Nordic nation to ditch its neutral status and apply for NATO membership

Daily Mirror

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Zelensky leaves door open for talks with Russia if troops withdraw

The Ukrainian president also invited German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for a meeting in Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin to 'send chilling doomsday warning' to US and Europe with biggest sign yet of nuclear war plans

During the speeches, Russia’s 11-80 “doomsday” command planewill do a fly-by for the first time since 2010.

Irish Mirror

Factbox-Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations

President Vladimir Putin will lead celebrations on May 9 marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while his forces fight in Ukraine.

Reuters

Putin expected to make ‘big announcement’ on Russia’s Victory Day

Vladmir Putin is expected to make a 'big announcement' during a military parade for Russia's Victory Day on Monday, Western officials said on Friday.

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How ‘Babushka Z’ became the unlikely icon of Russian propaganda

Russian soldiers occupying Mariupol unveiled a strange statue in the embattled Ukrainian city on Thursday. The statue, of a Ukrainian peasant woman holding a Soviet flag, is of “Babushka Z” – who appeared in a video recorded by Ukrainian soldiers and has now become the unlikely latest icon of Russian…

France 24

Russian warship Admiral Makarov reportedly on fire after being hit by Ukrainian missiles

It is a fresh blow for Russia in its war with Ukraine

Wales Online

Vladimir Putin to send chilling 'doomsday' warning to west in May 9 victory parade

There have been a number of reports that at the upcoming 'Victory Day' parades on May 9 Russian President Vladimir Putin will use it as an opportunity to call for all-out war against Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Zelenskyy Calls on Scholz to Visit Ukraine on May 9

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday he has invited Germany’s head of government and its head of state to visit Ukraine on May 9, the day Russia marks the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in World War II. Western officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin could use…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italy, India discuss Ukraine, energy partnership and G-20 cooperation

Unlike other European counterparts France, Germany and Nordic countries, Italian FM did not insert line condemning Russia’s actions

The Hindu

Despite Putin, Ukraine’s traditions live on – as does the threat from Chernobyl

While we tend our graves, vanquished Russian troops are heading through Belarus in a cloud of radioactivity after literally digging up the past, says novelist Andrey Kurkov

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin's generals and top brass 'turning on each other' to avoid his wrath

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that a number of Russian generals and leading figures were "turning in on themselves" as they seek to avoid becoming fall guys for Putin's stuttering invasion

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Putin has not 'destroyed' bridges between Ukraine and Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the UK and its allies to continuously question whether more sanctions are needed against Russia as the invasion is showing no signs of slowing down.

Al Jazeera

Why is Ukraine trying to cancel Russian culture?

Ukraine has ramped up its de-Russification efforts, but figures like Tolstoy and Pushkin were also targeted by Russia.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin to 'grab back' £570m superyacht set to flee Italy despite sanctions

The 459-foot Scheherazade boasts of spas, swimming pools and two helipads and it has been moored in the Tuscan marina since September 2020

Daily Mirror

Footage showing Russian crew alive after doomed Moskva ship's sinking exposed as fake

A video released by the Russian Ministry of Defence has been exposed as fake as they try to pass off an old video of the Moskva ship crew as proof that they were alive and well

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Al Jazeera

Russia: What is Victory Day, and why is it important this May 9?

Russia will celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany as its new war on Ukraine rages.

Reuters

Putin to send 'doomsday' warning to West at Russia's WW2 victory parade

President Vladimir Putin will send a "doomsday" warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while its forces fight on in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's 'second dad' who had private Kremlin lunch before 'irreplaceable loss'

Vladimir Putin talked fondly about Anatoly Solomonvich Rakhlin, the man who 'protected me from the influence of the groups of young people in the streets'

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin expert reveals what would happen in Russia if tyrant suddenly died

It is unlikely Vladimir Putin will step down as he's cemented his role until at last 2036 - it follows speculation the Kremlin boss is in ill health

The Conversation

What a cathedral and a massive military parade show about Putin's Russia

May 9, 2022, marks the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Victory Day has traditionally been a day to honor veterans and hold an enormous parade in Moscow to display the country’s military prowess.

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin 'bracing for coup' by power elite The Silovarchs after Russia nuclear Ireland threat

Putin is said to be "bracing for a coup", while high-powered groups close to him reportedly lay plans to see him removed

The Independent UK

Russia ‘plans Victory Day celebrations’ in Mariupol as fighting in city continues

Signs of Ukrainian control are being removed ahead of Monday’s national celebrations

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