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Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Three-Day Ceasefire
Both sides reported casualties from drone and artillery strikes on Sunday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that began Saturday failed to hold. Russia claimed more than 1,000 Ukrainian violations while Ukraine said Russian attacks killed at least three people and wounded dozens. The p…
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Le Mondepolitics42 days ago
100,000 Participate in Immortal Regiment March in Saint Petersburg on Victory Day
Around 100,000 people participated in the May 9, 2026, Immortal Regiment march in central Saint Petersburg, carrying portraits of relatives from the Great Patriotic War. The turnout was about one-tenth of the previous year’s official figure, with tight security measures in place.…
news.google.compolitics43 days ago
Russia Scales Back Victory Day Parade in Moscow Over Ukrainian Drone Strike Concerns
Russian authorities limited foreign press access to the annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow's Red Square on May 9, 2026. Officials cited security concerns over possible Ukrainian drone strikes. The event proceeded with reduced scale compared to previous years.
indianexpress.compolitics43 days ago
Putin Says Ukraine Conflict 'Coming to an End', Names Gerhard Schröder as Preferred European Interlocutor
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on May 9 that he believes the Ukraine conflict is nearing its conclusion. He spoke in the Kremlin following Russia's most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years and named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as his preferred figure fo…
BBC Newsworld42 days agoUpdated
Russia Holds Annual Victory Day Parade on Red Square
This year's Victory Day events in Moscow featured no tanks, rocket launchers or intercontinental ballistic missiles, a departure from previous years. Officials cited security concerns over possible Ukrainian drone attacks as the reason for the pared-down military display. The par…
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The Independentpolitics43 days ago
Putin Condemns NATO Support for Ukraine in Victory Day Address
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during a scaled-back Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9 2026. He said the generation that defeated Nazi Germany inspires Russian forces conducting what he called special military operations in Ukraine. Putin stated that Ukraine i…
citizen.co.zapolitics44 days ago
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Reaffirms Ties With Russia in Victory Day Message
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's Victory Day celebration. The message reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to prioritizing and developing its partnership with Moscow under their 2024 treaty. State media re…
upi.comworld44 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Strike Targets in Grozny Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian drones targeted the Central Grozny Railway Station, Khankala Military Base and an FSB building in Znamenskoye on May 8. Khankala is one of Russia's largest military installations. Russian officials have threatened severe retaliation if Ukraine strikes sites connected to…
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Semaforpolitics44 days agoUpdated
Russia Holds Victory Day Parade
Russian officials will hold a reduced Victory Day commemoration on May 9 with no tanks, missiles or rehearsals, the first such scaling back in nearly 20 years. The decision follows intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory and heightened fears of attacks during lar…
businesstoday.infinance46 days ago
Russia Warns It May Strike Kyiv and Orders Evacuation of Foreign Diplomats
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged foreign missions to remove staff from Kyiv citing an inevitable retaliatory strike if Ukraine disrupts May 9 Victory Day events. The move follows a Defense Ministry warning issued Monday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's r…
France 24world46 days agoUpdated
Russia Orders Evacuation of Diplomats From Kyiv
Russia issued a formal warning to diplomatic missions in Kyiv urging the evacuation of staff and citizens ahead of its May 9 Victory Day commemorations. The note threatens a retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital if Ukraine disrupts events in Moscow. Both sides have announce…
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france24.compolitics45 days ago
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Strikes After Kyiv Declares Unilateral Ceasefire
Moscow proposed a two-day truce from Friday to mark Victory Day while unilaterally declaring a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. Ukrainian officials said Russia ignored Kyiv's open-ended ceasefire and carried out fresh strikes that killed 27 people on Tuesday including two at a Sumy ki…
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Al Jazeeraworld46 days ago
Russia Recalls Diplomats From Kyiv
Russia's Foreign Ministry urged diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from Kyiv in anticipation of retaliatory strikes if Ukraine disrupts Moscow's May 9 Victory Day events. The warning follows rival ceasefire proposals by Moscow and Kyiv, with both sides accusing each other of v…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics48 days ago
Russia Announces Unilateral Ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day
Russia announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8 and 9 to mark the World War II Victory Day. Ukraine responded by declaring its own truce from midnight on May 5 to May 6. The announcements come amid the ongoing war, which has lasted more than four years.
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Euronewspolitics48 days ago
Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire, Says It Will Strike Kyiv if Violated
Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8-9 to mark Victory Day, warning of a massive missile strike on Kyiv if disrupted. Ukraine's president countered with an earlier truce starting May 5-6. Recent attacks killed civilians on both sides amid ongoing conflict.
rediff.comfinance48 days ago
Russia Declares Unilateral Ceasefire for Victory Day
Russia's Defence Ministry stated that any Ukrainian attempt to disrupt Victory Day celebrations would prompt a massive retaliatory missile strike on central Kyiv. The warning follows President Putin's declaration of a three-day ceasefire from May 8-10. Victory Day, marking the So…
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