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Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow - Reuters
Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow Reuters
May 19, 2026Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire - Reuters
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire Reuters
May 10, 2026Russia says Ukraine violates ceasefire by launching drones and artillery attacks, Ifax reports - Reuters
Russia says Ukraine violates ceasefire by launching drones and artillery attacks, Ifax reports Reuters
May 10, 2026Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
May 9, 2026Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
May 9, 2026Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia - Reuters
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia Reuters
May 8, 2026Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
May 8, 2026More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says - Reuters
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says Reuters
May 7, 2026Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
May 7, 2026Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
May 5, 2026Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire - Reuters
Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, Zelenskiy announces his own ceasefire Reuters
May 4, 2026Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.
May 4, 2026Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says - Reuters
Slovakia's PM Fico to attend Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russian TV says Reuters
May 3, 2026Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.
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Ukraine’s attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians
This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev’s official telegram channel shows a house on fire after a Ukrainian attack in Khimki, just outside Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, May 17, 2026
Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
Nine people were injured, including three children, in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, on Thursday, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov. A police boat patrol the wate
Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire
Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines. Save Share Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching a short ceasefire announced by Moscow to coi
Putin Forced to Scale Back Victory Day Parade, Cancels Military Hardware as Ukraine Drone Threat Intensifies
Vladimir Putin will preside over a scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square on May 9, with Russia's Defense Ministry confirming that no military hardware will be displayed, marking a shar
Vladimir Putin And Victory Day: A Scaled-Down Parade, A Diminished President?
Share Share Print Over a quarter-century in power, President Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s Victory Day parade to show off its military might, accentuate his dominance, and deliver belligerent na
Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Russia marks the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a parade on Victory Day. MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory i
Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
I've attended many Victory Day parades on Red Square. This year's version felt very different. In previous years I've had to sprint from the media bus that normally parks up by St Basils' Cathedral,
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
With fewer guests, fewer reporters, and no military hardware on display, Moscow's Victory Day parade was a much quieter affair than usual on Saturday. The annual showcase of military might was scaled
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato. Speaking in front of hundreds of military personnel and flanked by a few
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian army officers lay flowers at a monument to pilots to mark Victory Day in World War II, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 8, 2026, as the Russian attack on Ukraine continues. (AP Photo/Efrem Luka
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. The Russian defence minist
Military Logistics Hub Near Moscow Hit in Massive 347-Drone Blitz
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Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
One word dominates Red Square right now: "Victory". The word Pobeda stares down from giant red banners. It flashes across video screens. Close by people are taking selfies beside an art installation
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it’ll cease fire two days earlier
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Russia’s
Zelenskyy announces ceasefire starting from midnight on 6 May
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will introduce a ceasefire starting from 00:00 on the night of 5-6 May. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Details: Zelenskyy noted that as of 4 M
Russian military declares unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9
MOSCOW, Russia - The Russian army will unilaterally observe a ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8 and May 9, when Moscow marks World War II Victory Day, the Russian defense ministry said Monday. "In
Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary
May 4, 2026 / 4:00 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine from May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and t
Russia unilaterally declares Victory Day ceasefire while Zelenskyy tables own truce
Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between 8-9 May, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukrai
Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
Tower just kilometres from the Kremlin hit after Russia scales back May 9 parade over security concerns A drone hit a residential tower in an upscale Moscow district in a rare strike near the city ce
Ukrainian Drone Slams Into Skyscraper Near Central Moscow
A Ukrainian drone struck a high-rise residential complex near central Moscow early Monday, city officials said, a rare breach of the Russian capital’s defenses despite increased security and tightened