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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

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)

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

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Vladimir Putin's nuclear briefcase spotted moments before declaring 'real war' with West

The briefcase - also known as the nuclear football - was carried by an aide as the Russian leader arrived at Red Square in Moscow for today's Victory Day parade

Daily Mirror

Putin touts 'sacred' battle with West in Ukraine as Russia marks pared back Victory Day

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russians were united in a "sacred" fight with the West over Ukraine but the strains of war were evident at one of the most pared back anniversaries of the victory over Nazi Germany in decades.

Reuters

Security worries overshadow Russia's Victory Day preparations

Russia stages its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on Tuesday amid particularly tight security after a series of drone attacks, including on the Kremlin citadel, symbolic heart of the Russian state, that Moscow has blamed on Ukraine.

Reuters

David Pratt: It could be about to get a whole lot worse for Putin

IT was way back in 1987 that German teenager Mathias Rust landed a small Cessna plane near Red Square in the heart of Moscow...

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Moscow residents report sat-nav disruption before Victory Day parade

Residents of Moscow reported problems using satellite navigation in cars and on mobile devices this week, as the Kremlin stepped up security for the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9.

Reuters

Intrigue in the air: Drone attack against Putin or false flag operation?

There is the outrage and the timing of the outrage. Russia's state media is in overdrive after the purported downing of two drones over the Kremlin, just days before the May 9 Victory Day parade on Red Square. The Russian capital was quick to brand it a plot to assassinate…

France 24

Moscow tightens security for May 9 parade over Ukraine risk - Kremlin

Russian security services are working to ensure that Moscow's annual Victory Day parade across Red Square on May 9 can go ahead safely despite the risk of a threat from Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Reuters

An American walked her pet cow in Moscow's Red Square. Spoiler alert: Trouble ensued

Animal rights activist Alicia Day says she routinely walks her farm animals in public to encourage people to think twice about eating meat. Why she chose to do so in the center of Moscow isn't clear.

WEKU

Nottingham's worlwide famous designer Paul Smith statement after pictures of shop still open in Russia

The photos, which were posted on Twitter on January 28, depict the luxury store in the exclusive Russian mall GUM, which is located near the Kremlin in Red Square

Nottingham Post

Muscovites mark muted New Year without fireworks, hope for peace

People in the centre of Moscow prepared late on Saturday to mark a somewhat muted New Year's Eve without the usual fireworks and celebrations on Red Square, with many saying they wanted peace in 2023.

Reuters

Ukraine weighs heavy on minds in Moscow as New Year holiday nears

The Christmas markets are in full swing and gleaming ice sculptures greet visitors to Gorky Park, but some Muscovites admit they are struggling to feel festive ahead of traditional New Year celebrations.

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Vladimir Putin moves awkwardly in Red Square as rivals quip 'old age is not a joy'

Vladimir Putin's public appearance came days after reports that an intelligence source close to the Kremlin had confirmed he is suffering from Parkinson's and pancreatic cancer

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin ‘in pain from cancer’ as Russian tyrant ‘wants to end history’

Russian President Vladimir Putin is suffering from cancer and "complained of aching pain in the abdominal cavity" before his bombshell annexation speech, according to a source

The Guardian - UK

Behind the shining pomp of the Red Square rally is a Russia in turmoil

As a Moscow concert marked Putin’s declaration of the annexation of four regions of Ukraine, the backlash to mobilisation reached fever pitch

Reuters

Putin tells Red Square concert Russia will achieve victory in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin told invited spectators watching a televised patriotic pop concert on Moscow's Red Square on Friday that Russia would achieve victory in its seven-month-old military campaign with Ukraine.

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Factbox-Honour or disgrace - how Russia has buried its past leaders

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, will be buried on Saturday in Moscow's Novodevichy cemetery but there is no official day of mourning and it will not be a state funeral.

Manchester Evening News

Warning issued over profile picture app that's 'sending data to Russia'

The company behind the app, Linerock Investments, is reportedly based next to Russia's Ministry of Defence, three miles outside Red Square

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trudy Rubin: Putin’s Victory Day speech shows how Russia can be defeated — and how Ukraine can win

When Vladimir Putin stood on a Red Square podium Monday, at the annual celebration of the Soviet victory in World War II over Nazi Germany, he looked weak and defensive.

The Independent UK

Artwork containing Ukrainian blood live-streamed as Putin’s tanks roll through Red Square

‘Putin has millions for this parade. I had no resources – just my friends’ blood’

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's 3 signs that 'something isn't right' amid health rumours

Following Vladimir Putin's 11-minute speech in Moscow's Red Square this morning, he was seen with a blanket over his legs and coughing during the military parade - sparking more rumours about his health

The Times of India

Full transcript: Russia President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech

Below is a full English-language transcript of Vladimir Putin's May 9 speech at a military parade in Moscow’s Red Square marking the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. For an analysis of his remarks, click here.

Daily Mirror

Russian troops parade new tanks and deadly missiles in display 300 miles from Ukraine

As Vladimir Putin marked Russia's proud World War II Victory Day celebrations, Ukrainians were desperately battling his forces’ brutal 75 days-long invasion

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