Ukraine-Russia War, Today's News. In Moscow Putin Celebrates 80 Years of Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow, a key Kremlin propaganda event as troops battle the conflict in Ukraine.
More than 20 foreign dignitaries, including China's Xi Jinping and Slovakia's Robert Fico , will take part in the parade, the fourth since Moscow launched a full-scale military assault on Ukraine. This year's commemorations - the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany - were planned to be the "largest" ever, with Putin ordering a "humanitarian" truce with Ukraine over the festivities. But Kiev has dismissed the truce as a farce, called events in Russia a "parade of cynicism" and warned it could not guarantee the safety of world leaders in attendance.
Putin: “Proud of participants in special military operation in Ukraine”
"We are proud of the courage and determination" of the participants in the special military operation. Vladimir Putin said this about the soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine during his speech at the military parade marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany in Moscow. Among the soldiers who marched on Red Square were 1,500 servicemen who fought in Ukraine. Putin, who sat next to Xi at the start of the parade, was also filmed greeting and shaking hands with some veterans of World War II.
Putin: “It is the most important holiday in the country”
Russians celebrate Victory Day as their home and the most important holiday. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this in his 10-minute speech to participants in the Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow. "We faithfully preserve the memory of these historic and triumphal events and, as heirs of the victors, we celebrate May 9 as our own, as the most important holiday for the country, for all the people, for every family, for each of us," he stressed. In addition to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico also attended the ceremony.
Kallas in Lviv: “Europe Day with Ukraine and its People”
"Today we celebrate Europe Day together with Ukraine and its people. Because in a family we share both joys and difficulties. Together with the foreign ministers, we are united with Ukraine for lasting peace. For the future we believe in." This is what the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Kaja Kallas , wrote in X, visiting Lviv today.
Putin: “All of Russia supports the offensive in Ukraine”
"The entire country, society, and people support the participants of the special military operation. We are proud of their courage and determination, of the strength of spirit that has always brought us only victories," Vladimir Putin said in his speech in Moscow on the occasion of the celebrations for the 'Victory in the Great Patriotic War'.
Putin Speaks on Red Square; “Against Nazism, Russophobia and Anti-Semitism”
Russia will always fight against Nazism, truth is on its side. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this, according to Interfax. "Russia has been and will be an insurmountable obstacle to Nazism, Russophobia and anti-Semitism and will fight against the atrocities committed by the followers of these aggressive and destructive beliefs. Truth and justice are on our side," Putin said at the parade on Red Square marking the anniversary of the "Victory in the Great Patriotic War."
Victory Day parade kicks off on Red Square
Russian military forces began marching in Moscow's Red Square in the presence of Vladimir Putin and about 20 foreign leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. According to footage broadcast by Russian state television, the Chinese president is sitting next to his Russian counterpart and other leaders in the stands after shaking hands with veterans.
Foreign leaders arrive at Kremlin for parade
Foreign leaders who will take part in a grand military parade on Moscow's Red Square today have begun arriving at the Kremlin to be received by President Vladimir Putin, Russian state television reported. About 20 leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and Brazil's Lula, are expected to take part in commemorations in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Kiev: “Heavy Russian attack on Sumy region”
The Ukrainian Air Force said in a post on the Telegram messaging platform that Russian aircraft had dropped guided bombs on the Sumy region in northern Ukraine. Russia announced a three-day ceasefire starting Thursday morning, but both sides accused each other of continuing to fight regardless.
Putin Hosts Victory Day Parade in Moscow, Over 20 Foreign Leaders Attend
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to host a World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Tuesday, an event the Kremlin hopes will galvanise patriotism and demonstrate its strength abroad as its troops battle in Ukraine. More than 20 foreign dignitaries, including China's Xi Jinping and Slovakia's Robert Fico, will take part in the parade, the fourth since Moscow launched a full-scale military assault on Ukraine. Moscow has promised that this year's commemorations - the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany - will be the "largest" ever, with Putin ordering a "humanitarian" truce with Ukraine over the holiday. But Kiev has dismissed the truce as a farce, called the events in Russia a "parade of cynicism" and warned it could not guarantee the safety of world leaders attending. The holiday will be celebrated with a grand parade of military equipment and soldiers across Red Square, culminating in a speech by the Russian leader.
Von der Leyen: “Call with Zelensky. We are in favor of a 30-day ceasefire”
"I had a nice phone call today with the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky. I welcome and support the 30-day ceasefire," wrote the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on X. "Europe will stand by Ukraine, with the aim of strengthening its presence at the negotiating table and helping to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace," she added.
Von der Leyen hears Zelensky, I support a 30-day truce
"I had a nice phone call today with President Zelensky. I welcome and support the 30-day ceasefire. Europe will stand by Ukraine, with the aim of strengthening its presence at the negotiating table and helping to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace". This was written on social media by the President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
London Announces Sanctions Against Moscow's Shadow Fleet
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a "major sanctions package" against Russia's shadow fleet. London, the UK government website says, "will sanction up to 100 oil tankers that are a key part of Putin's shadow fleet operations and have transported more than $24 billion worth of goods since the start of 2024. This is the latest government move to safeguard workers, protect UK national security and deliver on the principles of the Plan for Change." According to London, the operations of "the shadow fleet, orchestrated by Putin's friends" are not just "funding the Kremlin's illegal war in Ukraine: ships from the fleet, now in distress, are known to be damaging critical national infrastructure through reckless navigation in Europe."
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