Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to halt some Russian gas flow Russia-Ukraine news from May 10: Kyiv says it will suspend gas through a transit point. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 9) A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · May 9, 2022
Ukraine-Russia war: Joe Biden worried Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of Ukraine war — as it happened Joe Biden says he is worried that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of the Ukraine war, with the US President adding he was trying to figure out what to do about that. ABC News · May 9, 2022
White House: Putin's speech was revisionist history The White House on Monday dismissed a "Victory Day" speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin as "revisionist history" and said his suggestion that Western aggression led to the Ukraine war was "patently absurd." Reuters · May 9, 2022
As Vladimir Putin continues to wage war and sanctions cripple the economy, young Russians may become more sceptical of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin makes it clear in his Victory Day speech he will not relent in his war in Ukraine. But as young Russians fear for their future, he risks losing their ongoing support. ABC News · May 9, 2022
Ukraine Invasion: How history can empower people to make sense of Russia's war The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered, in the words of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “the greatest threat to European stability since the Second World War.” The Conversation · May 9, 2022
Is Russia increasingly likely to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? At the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin reminded the West that Russia had nuclear weapons by putting them on “special combat readiness.” The Conversation · May 9, 2022
Biden signs Ukraine 'lend-lease' bill in rejoinder to Putin Washington is seeking to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Putin's Victory Day speech passionate but empty Vladimir Putin had no victories in Ukraine to proclaim on Victory Day The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Putin’s Victory Day speech far from triumphant: Analysts Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention ‘Ukraine’ once during Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2022
Relentless war: On Russia-Ukraine crisis Russia should support the UN Secretary General’s peace mission and end the attacks The Hindu · May 9, 2022
AP Interview: Lithuania FM calls for regime change in Russia Lithuania’s top diplomat says that removing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle from power is the only way to protect the West and its allies from future threats from Moscow, urging an even tougher stance than the U.S. and many NATO allies have been willing to pursue The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
The Guardian view on Putin’s Victory Day speech: justifying the unjustifiable Editorial: As Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine stutters and stalls, the Russian president looked to shore up the home front The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022
Vladimir Putin steps out for huge war announcement - but the world is all noticing one concerning thing "He looked old, tired, and fat/puffy. He was sitting for a while and had a blanket on his lap. Not a good look" Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022 Italy launches inquiry into Kremlin disinformation Investigation follows suspicions some Russian commentators appearing on TV networks could be on Putin’s payroll
The Hindu · May 9, 2022 Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov thanks Delhi for support on WWII Victory Day As Russia and the U.S. increase war rhetoric over Ukraine, New Delhi steers clear of appearing to pick sides
Daily Mirror · May 9, 2022 Russian troops parade new tanks and deadly missiles in display 300 miles from Ukraine As Vladimir Putin marked Russia's proud World War II Victory Day celebrations, Ukrainians were desperately battling his forces’ brutal 75 days-long invasion
Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022 Vladimir Putin may decide to use tactical nuclear bomb today after sinister Ireland threat Tactical nuclear weapons is an umbrella term for a wide range of weaponry considered for use on the battlefield - and Vladimir Putin could be about to use one of his numerous bombs
Reuters · May 9, 2022 In a Kharkiv subway station, hatred for Putin on WWII anniversary As President Vladimir Putin used a Victory Day speech to justify his war on Ukraine, Kateryna Grigoriyevna sat beyond the reach of Russian shells in a subway station she has called home for 10 weeks, cursing the Kremlin boss and savouring a rare treat.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 ‘All I heard was lies’: Ukrainians find no answers in hollow Putin speech In Kyiv, Kim Sengupta hears the reaction of war-battered Ukrainians to the Russian leader’s Victory Day speech
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 Russian state TV hacked with message saying ‘blood of thousands of Ukrainian children is on your hands’ Message reading ‘TV and the authorities are lying’ was shown to viewers
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 AP PHOTOS: Russia marks victory over Nazi Germany in WWII Shouts of “Hurrah!” echoed through Moscow's Red Square on Monday from thousands of troops and veterans as Russia celebrated Victory Day, marking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany 77 years ago to end World War II in Europe.
Reuters · May 9, 2022 Putin tells experts to work on trade payments with allies and 'unfriendly' states Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the creation of a working group on international payments whose tasks will include figuring out terms for transactions with "unfriendly" states.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 Putin’s ‘Doomsday’ plane fails to make planned appearance at Victory Day parade Kremlin cancels military flyovers, citing adverse weather conditions
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2022 Macron advocates for creation of a 'European political community' beyond the bloc France's President Emmanuel Macron said Monday it would take "decades" for a candidate like Ukraine to join the EU, and suggested building a broader political community of democratic states around the bloc.