Russia’s Victory Day is Putin’s biggest liability – POLITICO
Ceasefire duel In a last-ditch effort to shield its flagship national holiday, Russia’s defense ministry announced a two-day…
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations shows about the war in Ukraine
Tensions are high as Russia prepares to celebrate its most important secular holiday Saturday. Fears in Moscow about…
Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations | Russia-Ukraine war News
May 9 is a venerated date on the Russian calendar. The anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over…
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year
Russian flags in red, white and blue whip in the wind along Moscow’s wide boulevards. Parks and promenades…
Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts
PARIS — European sovereignty in defense and security is within reach and would require investing around €50 billion…
Putin Just Won the Iran War Without Firing a Shot
The conventional wisdom in Washington is that the Iran ceasefire now frees up American diplomatic energy to refocus…
Russia is increasingly trying to kill its opponents abroad, officials say
From AP’s Standards and Stylebook teams: The AP is using anonymous sourcing to provide information for this story.…
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia ahead of WWII parade
Russian air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, in what appeared to…
Russia Warns Kyiv-Based Diplomats Of ‘Massive Attack’ If Ukraine Disrupts May 9 Ceremonies
Russia told Kyiv-based diplomats and representatives of international organizations to prepare to evacuate the Ukrainian capital, saying its…
Hungary returns seized Ukrainian cash and gold in further sign of better relations – politico.eu
Hungary returns seized Ukrainian cash and gold in further sign of better relations politico.euHungary returns a seized cash and…
Ukraine declares it is not bound by Russia’s Victory Day truce – POLITICO
First, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ceasefire on Friday and Saturday for the scaled-down World War II…
As Ukraine strikes deeper inside Russia, Putin retreats further into paranoia
By the time a drone flew all the way to Moscow’s Mosfilmovskaya Street, and slammed into the side…