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Ukraine hit by second day of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes

Widespread nature of attacks prompts warnings that Moscow is trying to overwhelm air defence systems

The Guardian - UK

Hungary summons Russian ambassador to protest attack in Ukraine near its border

New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a massive drone attack near Hungary's border with Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia pounds Kyiv and cities across Ukraine in deadly aerial attack

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least five people and further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.

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Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine

Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border, to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end this bloody war’.

The Guardian - AU

Moscow pounds cities with over 1,500 drones in largest two-day aerial attack since war began

Zelensky says Kyiv is worst affected in overnight strikes targeting schools, a veterinary clinic and people's homes

The Independent UK

Why the Caspian Sea has become so important in both the Ukraine and Iran wars

The recent attack by Ukraine of a Russian missile-carrying corvette stationed in the Caspian Sea more than 1,500km away from Kyiv has put the spotlight on this large, often overlooked body of inland salt water.

The Conversation

Russia presses its barrages of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace; Kyiv emboldened

As Ukraine endures unyielding drone strikes from Russia that are wreaking havoc on vital infrastructure and civilian locales, President Zelenskyy is calling on the international community for increased support in this pressing time of need.

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Russia targets Ukraine with more than 800 drones in deadly daytime assault

Strikes killed at least nine people as Moscow and Kyiv trade long-range attacks after brief ceasefire Europe live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

Russia has launched over 800 drones against Ukraine since midnight, Zelenskyy says

Russia had mainly carried out mass drone and missile strikes at night, but the tactic changed in March, when Moscow switched to a daytime assault strategy.

Euronews

Vladimir Putin ‘stages dressed-down encounter with public’ in bizarre video

Putin released footage of the ‘chance’ meeting just days after it was claimed he was hiding in underground bunkers, detached from civilian affairs, amid fears of assassination

The Independent UK

Putin hugs former high school teacher in new Kremlin video

Vladimir Putin drove himself to central Moscow, where he hugged a former school teacher and invited her for dinner at the Kremlin, a video released by the Russian government on Monday (11 May) shows.

The Independent UK

Fearful, diminished and isolated: what this year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia’s war against Ukraine

The military parade through Moscow’s Red Square on May 9, “Victory Day”, is the pinnacle of Russia’s annual celebrations marking the end of the second world war. Televised live and watched by millions, including invited foreign dignitaries, the Victory Day parade is all about showcasing Russia’s status and pride.

The Conversation

Kremlin repeats Putin's assertion that Ukraine war is nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

Russia's President Putin reiterated his belief that the Ukraine war is nearing its conclusion, despite Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's assertion that Moscow has no intention of ending the conflict. The Kremlin spokesman cited "trilateral work" with Ukraine and the US as groundwork for a peace deal, suggesting completion is approaching.

The Economic Times

Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending

ANALYSIS: Russia’s leader is showing increasing signs of weakness, while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Putin meets former German teacher Vera Gurevich: Viral video shows emotional reunion and a hug. Here's how she shaped Russian President's life

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently reunited with his former German teacher, Vera Gurevich, in Moscow. He personally picked her up, brought her to a special dinner at the presidential residence, and escorted her home, showcasing a deep respect for his childhood mentor. This heartwarming gesture, shared widely on social media,…

The Independent UK

Europe rejects Putin’s pick for peace mediator after claim war is ‘coming to an end’

Putin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea

Euronews

'We need to make up our mind': EU still split over direct talks with Russia

The question of whether the EU should engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine continues to split member states, as some prefer to bide their time and weaken Moscow's hand at the negotiating table.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator

Critics question former German chancellor’s suitability, while others think Europe should seize every chance for peace.

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The Guardian - UK

Russia has breached three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine president says Russian army is ‘not complying’ with the US-mediated truce and is ‘not even really trying to’

International Business Times

Trump Truce Holds As Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending

US President Trump had also hinted that an end to the conflict is nearing while announcing a three-day ceasefire.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations of violating ceasefire

Attacks continue but at a lower intensity; Putin signals preparedness to end the war. What we know on day 1,537

The Guardian - UK

Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade

Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ‘hereby decrees’ Moscow can hold Victory Day parade

Ukraine president says ‘Red Square shall be excluded’ from any attacks, while Kyiv, Moscow and Trump proclaim three-day ceasefire. What we know on day 1,536

The Guardian - UK

Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May

Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ on the battlefield

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes one of Russia’s largest oil refineries a day before Victory Day parade

Kremlin confirms it has increased security measures for Putin's attendance at Red Square parade

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