Azeri and Laotian leaders to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kremlin says
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev and Laotian leader Thongloun Sisoulith will not attend Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9.
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Which world leaders are at Moscow’s Victory Day parade? The Kremlin published a guest list ahead of May 9
Russia’s annual Victory Day parade is taking place in Moscow on May 9, in a week dramatically marked by a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on the city, and a dubious unilateral ceasefire announced by the Kremlin. Russia's Victory Day celebrations, which mark the Soviet Union's role in defeating
'No new instructions' — Putin's unilateral Victory Day ceasefire takes effect May 8, Kremlin says
The so-called "humanitarian" truce will run from midnight on May 8 to midnight on May 11.
Kremlin cites 'dangerous neighbors' as reason for internet restrictions before Victory Day
"These are not disruptions, but restrictions for obvious reasons. We want the glorious Victory Day to be celebrated at the appropriate level," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow disrupt air travel for 60,000 passengers in Russia
The disruption comes days before Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9, one of the country's largest public events and a key propaganda tool for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Moscow releases guest list for Victory Day parade
The Kremlin has released a guest list of countries and foreign leaders planning to attend the contentious May 9 Victory Day parade. Military personnel from 13 countries are expected to march through Moscow and at least 29 world leaders are expected to attend the event.
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Ukraine ramps up drone strikes on Moscow as Russian-friendly leaders set to attend Victory Day parade
For the second night in a row, the Kremlin has reported downing Ukrainian attack drones on their approach to Moscow. While not an unprecedented event, the timing of these attacks on the Russian capital has not gone unnoticed, coming just days before the much-vaunted Victory Day parade in the center
Russia allegedly downs 3 drones approaching Moscow as Putin prepares Victory Day parade
During the attack, temporary restrictions were imposed on air traffic over Moscow, as well as over the Russian cities of Kaluga, Tambov, Yaroslavl, and Nizhny Novgorod.
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Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims, ahead of Victory Day parade
Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce."
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv reportedly targets Moscow, destroys drone control center in Kursk Oblast
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Ahead of Putin's Victory Day Parade, Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow, Russian officials claim
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones were shot down near the town of Podolsk, south of the capital.
Fico slams Zelensky amid Moscow Victory Day security concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico condemned President Volodymyr Zelensky for warning "foreign delegations not to come" to Russia's Victory Day parade.
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Ukraine not responsible for safety of foreign officials traveling to Moscow for May 9 parade, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned that Russia could orchestrate provocations, including “arsons, explosions, or other actions,” and then attempt to blame Ukraine.
Zelensky rejects Putin’s truce proposal as 'theatrical,' backs 30-day ceasefire plan from US
Speaking to journalists in a closed-door session, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the proposal was not a serious attempt to end the war and reiterated Ukraine’s support for a U.S.-backed strategy calling for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
Ukraine confirms capture of 2 Togolese nationals fighting for Russia
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Russia, North Korea building bridge to create ‘road of friendship'
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Israeli Airlines El Al resumes Russia flights after 4-month suspension
The airline halted its Moscow route in late December 2024 following the downing of an Azerbaijani aircraft during a drone attack, which killed 38 people.
Kremlin says Russia ready for mass mobilization like in WWII 'at any moment'
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India's Modi declines Putin's invitation to Moscow Victory Day parade
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that while India "will be represented," it will not be at the highest level and did not specify Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reasons for refusing the invitation.
New details emerge of Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow
Yaroslav Moskalik prepared reports for President Putin on the situation in Ukraine, according to an obituary from the Russian Defense Ministry.
'Ukrainian agent' detained in car bombing of Russian general in Moscow, FSB claims
Ignat Kuzin was detained for allegedly planting a bomb that killed a senior Russian general, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on April 26, alleging that Kuzin is a Ukrainian agent.
Ukraine war latest: High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow amid Witkoff-Putin meeting
Key developments on April 25: * High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow, as Witkoff meets with Putin * Full text of US peace proposal at odds with Ukrainian, EU positions, Reuters reports * Trump says Crimea 'will stay with Russia,' blames Ukraine's NATO aspirations for war * Putin, US envoy
High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow, as Witkoff meets with Putin
“According to available data, the explosion occurred as a result of the detonation of a homemade explosive device,” the Investigative Committee of Russia said.
Media identifies over 1,500 foreign mercenaries from 48 countries Russia recruited for war in Ukraine
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's earlier claims that Russia had "no need" for foreign fighters, the data reveals widespread recruitment through official military selection points in Moscow.
US envoy Witkoff expected to visit Moscow this week, Putin aide says
"We are expecting (him)," Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said when asked if U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff would arrive in the coming days.
Kremlin weighed offering Moscow skyscraper to Trump, media reports
Russian officials discussed the possibility of reviving plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to reset relations, the Moscow Times reported on April 21.
'No talks' of Trump visiting Moscow for May 9 victory parade, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on April 21 that there are currently "no talks" of U.S. President Donald Trump visiting Moscow for Russian President Vladimir Putin's May 9 Victory Parade.
Putin expands 'foreign agent' label to include all who work with foreign organizations, governments
The law further tightens the Kremlin's control over dissent, broadening the scope of who can be branded a "foreign agent" — a designation carrying heavy financial reporting requirements, fines, and widespread social stigma.
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