A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

By Ivan Nechepurenko

Moscow to hold scaled-back Victory Day parade as Ukraine truce kicks in

After US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire on Friday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the conditions of the truce, ordering the Ukrainian military not to attack the parade. He also stated that adhering to the ceasefire would enable the swap of 1,000 detainees from each warring side.

‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production

Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East In case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: “We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our continental shelf.” This week, to the alarm of environmental campaigners, he announced that three gasfields off the country’s southern coast would reop...

By Peter Hetherington

Putin at Victory Day parade: Russian soldiers are inspired by "feats of Soviet victors" – video, photo

Speaking at the Victory Day parade, Putin said that Russian forces draw inspiration from the feats of Soviet soldiers.

By Roman Petrenko

For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker

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Moscow set to hold Victory Day parade in Red Square parade amid tight security

Security was tight in Moscow on Saturday as President Vladimir Putin prepared to speak at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Red Square. Authorities have scaled back the traditional military display amid fears of Ukrainian attacks despite a fragile US-backed ceasefire intended to prevent disruptions to the commemorations.

By FRANCE 24

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky ‘permits’ Putin to hold Victory Day parade after Trump announces ceasefire

The ceasefire aims to suspend ‘all kinetic activity’, the US president said

By Maira Butt and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Girls track and field Upper State champions, other qualifiers for state

Here are the high school girls track and field Upper State champions and other qualifiers for the state meet to be held May 14-16 in Columbia.

Moscow to hold scaled-back Victory Day parade as 3-day Ukraine truce kicks in

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the memory of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany a central narrative of his 25-year rule, staging massive annual parades in Moscow on May 9, in part to rally the Russian population behind the military offensive...

By none@none.com (AFP)

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin

Kim Jong Un also reportedly pledged North Korea's continued commitment to a bilateral pact, signed in 2024, that includes a mutual defence provision.

Ukraine celebrating Europe Day today

On Saturday, May 9, Ukraine is celebrating Europe Day together with the countries of the European Union.