Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two. …
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Russian President who said Ukraine conflict is coming to an end and used Victory Day speech to justify the war, amid ceasefire violations.
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Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato. …
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade… In his post Trump said he had personally requested the three-day truce and “I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy”. …
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire… Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire for 8-9 May ahead of Victory Day celebrations on Saturday. …
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire… A day earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine on May 8 and 9 to mark Russia’s World War II victory. …
Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities- April 2026
Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May will be scaled back this year because of a “terrorist threat” from Ukraine, the Kremlin has said. “All measures are being taken to minimise the danger,” said President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov. …
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from UkraineRussia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May will be scaled back this year because of a “terrorist threat” from Ukraine, the Kremlin has said. “All measures are being taken to minimise the danger,” said President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov. …
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine… The new proposal arrived as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi touched down in Russia for high-level consultations with President Vladimir Putin—a significant escalation in a diplomatic marathon that included intensive backchannel mediation in Pakistan and Oman over the weekend. …
Iran offers to end Strait of Hormuz chokehold if US lifts blockade; top diplomat meets Putin in Russia… In addition to military personnel and production, Russia’s energy exports have been identified as a priority target. “Putin extracts natural resources and converts them into blood dollars that they then direct against us in the form of Shahed drones and ballistic missiles,” says …
Ukraine’s drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights… While Orbán aligned himself with US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, “Russians go home” was an oft-heard chant of Tisza supporters during the campaign. …
Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
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Putin says Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes Russia's conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, speaking after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow on Victory Day. He condemned Western support for Kyiv and said he would only meet President Zelensky once a lasting peace deal was agreed.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Yesterday
Putin says Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes Russia's conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, speaking after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow on Victory Day. He condemned Western support for Kyiv and said he would only meet President Zelensky once a lasting peace deal was agreed.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Saturday 9 May
Putin uses Victory Day speech to justify Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce NATO, calling it a "just" war and characterizing Ukraine as an "aggressive force" armed and supported by NATO. The celebrations were scaled back for security reasons, and Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, though Russia's defence ministry later accused Ukraine of breaking it.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which will include suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner exchange of 1,000 from each country. Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian state media confirmed their agreement to the proposal.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared for Victory Day celebrations on 8–9 May. Russia's defence ministry reported more than 1,000 violations, while Moscow said it was targeted by drones and Ukraine said Russia continued strikes; Russia has threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if the parade is attacked.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
Russian air strikes kill five at Ukraine's Naftogaz facilities
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian state gas facilities in Poltava and Kharkiv killed three employees and two rescue workers, wounding 37 others and cutting gas supply to nearly 3,500 customers. The strikes occurred a day after Kyiv and Moscow announced unilateral ceasefires, prompting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to accuse Russia of "utter cynicism."
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thursday 30 April
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade due to Ukraine threat
Russia will scale back its annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May, citing a "terrorist threat" from Ukraine. The military says the commemorations of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets due to the "current operational situation," though the parade will still be held in Red Square.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 29 April
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade due to Ukraine threat
Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May will be scaled back this year because of what the Kremlin calls a "terrorist threat" from Ukraine. The annual commemorations of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets due to the "current operational situation," though the parade will still be held on Red Square.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Iran proposes ending Strait of Hormuz blockade for US naval blockade lift
Iran has offered to end its military presence choking the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a total lift of the U.S. naval blockade, regional officials said Monday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Russia meeting with President Vladimir Putin as part of intensified diplomatic efforts amid stalled peace talks with the United States and Israel.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine intensifies long-range drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure
Ukraine's drone commander tells the BBC that deep strikes on Russian territory, targeting oil export facilities and troops, will escalate. President Zelensky describes such attacks as "very painful" to Moscow, causing "critical" losses running to tens of billions of dollars in its energy sector.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Hungary's Orbán steps down from parliament after landslide defeat
Viktor Orbán, whose Fidesz party lost its overwhelming parliamentary majority on 12 April after 16 years in power, announced he will not take up his newly won seat, saying he is needed to reorganise the patriotic movement. Fidesz fell from 135 to 52 seats, while the opposition Tisza party secured over a two-thirds majority under former Fidesz insider Péter Magyar.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →