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Putin to mark Victory Day as Russia presses Ukraine assault

While fighting continues in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is due to address a military parade in Red Square on Russia’s Victory Day holiday

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Russian forces conducting ‘storming operations’ on the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine says – as it happened

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Putin to mark Victory Day as Russia intensifies attacks on east Ukraine

Victory Day parade expected to flaunt Russia’s military might after bombs kill 60 people sheltering in a school

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Mariupol steel plant’s ‘dead men’ defenders call for rescue plan

If Russia’s President Vladimir Putin hoped to mark Victory Day on Monday by celebrating the capture or surrender of Mariupol’s last Ukrainian defenders, a Zoom appearance by their commanders suggests he’ll have to wait.

Tribune News Service

Vladimir Putin vows 'victory will be ours' as he prepares for huge parade

Ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations on Monday, May 9, Vladimir Putin promised the nation will emerge victorious from its invasion of Ukraine- as their ancestors did in 1945

Daily Mirror

Western allies unveil new Russia sanctions ahead of Putin's Victory Day celebration

The G7 imposed new export controls and committed to phasing out Russian oil.

Axios

Moscow's mood ahead of Victory Day mixes anxiety and resilience

Moscow residents appeared anxious but resilient as the country prepared on Sunday for its annual commemoration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with an economy reeling from the West's most stringent economic sanctions in modern times.

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Russia's Victory Day celebrations take on new importance for the Kremlin this year

Russians celebrate Victory Day on Monday, May 9. The annual event marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but it has taken on added importance this year because of Ukraine.

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On World War Two anniversary, Zelenskiy says evil has returned

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday evil has returned to Ukraine as he gave an emotional address for Victory Day, when Europe commemorates the formal surrender of Germany to the Allies in World War Two.

Reuters

Surrendering land is not the same as defeat – if a stronger Ukraine emerges from the ruins

At the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Putin will doubtless claim Russian dominance. But what would victory now look like for Zelenskiy?

The Guardian - UK

Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII

The Russian holiday of Victory Day brings out patriotic displays of flags, military parades and marches by veterans' groups celebrating the country's triumph over Nazi Germany in 1945

The Independent UK

David Pratt: West may be about to glean vital information about Russia’s immediate intentions

DURING my recent time in Ukraine one date seemed to occupy the minds of many people I spoke with while in the country. That date was May 9, which…

The National (Scotland)

Ukraine braces for escalation of Russian attacks as Putin prepares to ‘dance over bones’ in Victory Day celebrations

May 9 marks the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin's fighter jets form Z formation in sickening display ahead of Victory Day

Preparations are underway for Monday's Victory Day celebrations, which will see thousands of troops and military hardware on show in Moscow's Red Square

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Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech could offer clues on the future of Russia's disastrous war in Ukraine

One of the most important days on the Russian calendar is just around the corner, and all eyes are on Vladimir Putin who could use the holiday to declare his intentions for the future of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Braces for Attacks, Evacuates More from Steel Mill

Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Saturday and bombarded a steel mill in Mariupol housing Ukrainian civilians and fighters, hoping to complete their conquest of the port city in time for Victory Day celebrations.

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s choices filled with peril on eve of Victory Day parade

After repeated military setbacks, the Russian president will have to repackage the conflict to keep his people on-side

The Independent UK

Mariupol road signs changed to Russian ahead of Victory Day parade

Pro-Russian separatists pictured tearing down signs written in Ukrainian

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Daily Record

Vladimir Putin's warning as he displays 50-tonne missile able to strike UK within minutes

The thermonuclear RS-24 Yars ballistic missile was displayed during rehearsals for Russia's Victory Day parade on Saturday, with the weapon driven past rows of armed guards on a 16-wheeler.

Wales Online

Ukraine braced for more attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day

On May 9, the Russian Military will parade in Moscow's Red Square to mark victory over Nazi Germany in 1945

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin shows off 50-tonne missile capable of hitting London in chilling warning

The thermonuclear RS-24 Yars ballistic missile was rolled past rows of armed guards in Red Square in a rehearsal for Russia's Victory Day parade, scheduled to go ahead on Monday

Bangkok Post

Russia steps up Ukraine assaults ahead of Victory Day

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine: Ukraine hoped to evacuate more civilians from a besieged Mariupol steel plant on Saturday as Russian forces unleashed new bombardments across the country ahead of Victory Day festivities in Moscow.

The Independent UK

Russia holds dress rehearsal for Victory Day parade

Russia has held a dress rehearsal for the military parade to commemorate Victory Day on May 9 when the country marks the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II

The Conversation

Russia may declare war on Ukraine on May 9 – and use it as a reason to double down on attacks

The Russian government has consistently called its war on Ukraine a “special military operation.”

Reuters

Factbox-Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations

President Vladimir Putin will lead celebrations on May 9 marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while his forces fight in Ukraine.

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