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Moscow restricts mobile internet during Russia's Victory Day parade amid fears of Ukrainian strikes
A handful of foreign attendants of the scaled-back 2026 parade included Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko.
Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister as Kyiv eyes reset in ties
Magyar's Tisza party resoundingly defeated Orban's Fidesz in the parliamentary elections on April 12, pledging a pivot away from Budapest's pro-Moscow direction and a mend in ties with the EU.
'Victory will be ours,' Putin tells Victory Day parade without any tanks
A greatest hits compilation of Russia's most modern military hardware was shown on a video displayed on screens at the event.
Zelensky's parade permit for Putin is way better than a drone attack
The declaration issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 8 made a good case for the election of comedians to higher office: I hereby decree: 1. To authorize the holding of a parade in Moscow (Russian Federation) on May 9, 2026. For the duration of the parade (beginning at 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time on May 9, 2026), the area of Red Square shall be excluded from the plan for the use of Ukrainian weapons. Humor is an underrated weapon in the arsenal against fascism. Zelensky, former professional
Latvian FM Braze: Culture cannot become a shelter for those who destroy it
As Europe enters another cultural season, its cities once again become stages for creativity, reflection, and dialogue. Festivals open, exhibitions draw global audiences, and institutions reaffirm their commitment to freedom of expression. At the center of this landscape stands the Venice Biennale, long regarded as a symbol of artistic openness and international exchange. Yet this year, the Biennale is no longer just a celebration of culture. It has become a test of the organizers' moral clarity
Temporary Russia-Ukraine ceasefire appears to hold overnight as Moscow holds Victory Day Parade
The surprise ceasefire, first announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, is scheduled to remain in place from May 9-11.
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Since mid-April, Ukraine has struck the Tuapse oil terminal on Russia's Black Sea coast four times, triggering major fires at one of the country's key oil export hubs despite active air defenses and repeated Russian claims of intercepted drones. The attacks have caused days-long fires, halted refinery operations, polluted parts of the coastline, and forced authorities into prolonged emergency response efforts. This raises a question: If Russia maintains one of the largest air defense networks
