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Russia stages Victory Day concert for Estonian Russians across the river

After Estonia banned Soviet Victory Day celebrations, several hundred people in the Russian-speaking town of Narva watched celebrations across the river which separates it from Russia.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

The Guardian view on Putin’s home front: new vulnerabilities

Editorial: A muted Victory Day parade reflects a sense of unease after recent attacks on Russian soil

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Annual Victory Day parade in Moscow a rare scaled-back event

Russia's annual Victory Day parade is ordinarily an impressive show of military might. This year, a lone vintage tank rattled through Red Square.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

Why does Russia celebrate Victory Day on May 9, and what does it mean for Putin?

Here's a quick briefing on what Russia is commemorating on Tuesday and why it matters for President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · May 9, 2023

West has unleashed 'real war' against Russia, Putin tells Victory Day parade

VLADIMIR Putin told his country’s Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square that a “real war” has been unleashed against Russia by the…

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2023

Putin’s Victory Day parade proves just how much pressure he is under

It is meant to be a show of military might, but this year has only highlighted the war of attrition Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has become, writes Chris Stevenson

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Flanked by leaders of ex-Soviet allies, Putin blasts the West

‘War’ unleashed on Russia, the president says at Victory Day parade in Moscow as the war in Ukraine intensifies.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023

Russian missiles downed over Kyiv as Putin makes angry Victory Day speech

Putin defends invasion, claiming enemies seek his country’s destruction, as security fears cast shadow over celebrations

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Putin mocked after single tank turns up for Russian Victory Day parade

No aviation took part in the military spectacle

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Europe must not be intimated by Moscow's power plays - Scholz

The European Union must not be intimidated by Moscow's show-casing of military power but continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday as Russia marked Victory Day with a parade.

Reuters · May 9, 2023