Russia Stages Victory Day Parade Feature Ukraine War Creeps Into Victory Day Commemorations in Russia’s Regions and Ethnic Republics Local governments fueled patriotic fervor, while relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine seized the chance to mourn loved ones. opinion Letting the Dead March Again: How the Immortal Regiment Occupies the Present It is time to reclaim the Immortal Regiment and replace it with rituals that serve memory and truth. 5 Min read Putin Greets North Korean Officers After May 9 Military Parade North Korean state media, meanwhile, reported that Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to extend congratulations. 1 Min read In Photos: Russia Marks 80 Years Since Soviet WWII Victory With Grandiose Military Parade Joined by over two dozen foreign leaders, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the parade of over 11,000 Russian soldiers and members of the security services... 1 Min read Russia Holds 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade on Red Square More than two dozen world leaders attended the celebrations in Moscow, including China’s Xi Jinping, Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. 4 Min read Families of Mobilized Soldiers Call for Silent May 9 Protest “We want peace — not just in words, but for real,” Put’ Domoi, a grassroots group of wives and mothers of soldiers, said. 1 Min read European Parliament Members Plan Moscow Trip for Victory Day Commemorations Among the lawmakers are two members of Germany’s far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, German media reported. 2 Min read China's Xi Lands in Moscow to Beef Up 'No-Limits' Putin Partnership The Kremlin said Putin and Xi would discuss Ukraine and Russia-U.S. relations at a one-on-one meeting. 3 Min read Serbian President’s Plane Makes Unplanned Stop in Baku as Ukrainian Drones Attack Russia Vucic’s flight made the apparent detour while Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted Russian air traffic, delaying arrivals ahead of Victory Day. 2 Min read News Analysis ‘Parade of Pariahs’: On 80th WWII Victory Anniversary, Kremlin Will Flaunt Foreign Guests and Project a Win in Ukraine The Kremlin plans to draw parallels between the defeat of Nazi Germany and Moscow's current war on Ukraine during Friday's spectacle, experts told MT. 4 Min read Putin and Xi to Discuss Stalled Power of Siberia 2 Pipeline in Moscow – Bloomberg Despite the revived talks, a final agreement is not expected to be signed during Xi’s visit, sources told Bloomberg. 2 Min read Russian Officials Criticize Trump for ‘Exaggerating’ U.S. Role in WWII Trump claimed that the United States contributed the most to the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, downplaying the roles of European countries. 2 Min read Moscow Says It Will Honor Victory Day Ceasefire Despite Ukraine’s Rejection Putin ordered the ceasefire from midnight on May 8 through May 11 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World... 1 Min read Kremlin Says 29 Foreign Leaders to Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow Soldiers from 13 foreign countries, including China and Vietnam, will also march on Red Square during the May 9 parade. 1 Min read Moscow Hit With Internet Disruptions Ahead of Victory Day Parade Authorities warned residents of possible outages throughout the week due to heightened security ahead of Victory Day celebrations. 1 Min read Sevastopol Scraps Victory Day Parade for Third Year in a Row The port city in annexed Crimea last held a Victory Day parade in 2022, shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 2 Min read North Korean Children Join WWII Parade in Vladivostok The parade came a week after Moscow and Pyongyang confirmed that North Korean troops were deployed to the Kursk region. 1 Min read Zelensky Says Won’t Play Putin’s ‘Games’ With Short Truce The Kremlin jumped on the comments, accusing Kyiv of making a "direct threat" to its May 9 commemoration in Moscow. 3 Min read View more articles
