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Zelenskyy says war has ‘returned’ to Russia in independence day address

Ukraine’s president pledges ‘retribution’ and calls Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘sick old man from Red Square’.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war briefing: Putin hails ‘return’ of annexed Ukrainian territories at rally

Russian president tells Red Square crowd Crimea is ‘pride of Russia’ on 10th anniversary of annexation. What we know on day 755

The Guardian - AU

Russians Gather To Mark 100 Years Since Lenin's Death

Dozens of Russian communists gathered in Red Square on Sunday to mark the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin's death, in one of the few official events commemorating the Soviet founder.

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100 Years After His Death, Russians Shrug At Lenin's Legacy

For almost a century after his death, Vladimir Lenin's carefully preserved body has lain in a purpose-built mausoleum on Red Square -- a glaring reminder of Russia's communist past.

International Business Times

Reunited in Moscow: Joyful Moments at Red Square Celebration

Ellen Alexander reunites with her best friend in Moscow's Red Square, capturing the festive New Year atmosphere in stunning photographs. Happy New Year fro...

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Ex-Wagner commander who met Putin ‘likely to be considered a traitor by soldiers’ – as it happened

UK intelligence says Andrei Troshev’s meeting with the Russian president will not be viewed positively by Wagner fighters

The Guardian - AU

Superman towers over the Kremlin: Reiner Riedler’s best photograph

‘This is from my Fake Holidays series, taken at the Kremlin Palace hotel in Turkey. I found an entertainer dressed as Superman and asked him to pose by the pool. You’d end up in prison if you did this in the real Red Square’

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Wagner on all fronts: Why does Putin's private army suddenly seek spotlight?

His latest rant included a line about the "happy grandfather" bungling Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. It was posted on May 9, just as Vladimir Putin was presiding over the Victory Day parade on Red Square. Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin referring to and why has he himself spectacularly stepped out…

France 24

A single tank, fewer soldiers and no flypast: Putin gives angry speech at stripped-back Victory Day parade

Address from Red Square comes after Moscow fires latest barrage of cruise missiles at Ukraine

The Independent UK

Annual Victory Day parade in Moscow a rare scaled-back event

Russia's annual Victory Day parade is ordinarily an impressive show of military might. This year, a lone vintage tank rattled through Red Square.

ABC News

A single tank, fewer soldiers and no flypast: Putin gives angry speech at stripped-back Victory Day parade

Address from Red Square comes after Moscow fires latest barrage of cruise missiles at Ukraine

The Independent UK

Why does Russia celebrate Victory Day on May 9, and what does it mean for Putin?

Here's a quick briefing on what Russia is commemorating on Tuesday and why it matters for President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

West has unleashed 'real war' against Russia, Putin tells Victory Day parade

VLADIMIR Putin told his country’s Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square that a “real war” has been unleashed against Russia by the…

The National (Scotland)

Russian missiles downed over Kyiv as Putin makes angry Victory Day speech

Putin defends invasion, claiming enemies seek his country’s destruction, as security fears cast shadow over celebrations

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Vladimir Putin's nuclear briefcase spotted moments before declaring 'real war' with West

The briefcase - also known as the nuclear football - was carried by an aide as the Russian leader arrived at Red Square in Moscow for today's Victory Day parade

Reuters

Putin touts 'sacred' battle with West in Ukraine as Russia marks pared back Victory Day

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russians were united in a "sacred" fight with the West over Ukraine but the strains of war were evident at one of the most pared back anniversaries of the victory over Nazi Germany in decades.

Reuters

Security worries overshadow Russia's Victory Day preparations

Russia stages its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on Tuesday amid particularly tight security after a series of drone attacks, including on the Kremlin citadel, symbolic heart of the Russian state, that Moscow has blamed on Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

David Pratt: It could be about to get a whole lot worse for Putin

IT was way back in 1987 that German teenager Mathias Rust landed a small Cessna plane near Red Square in the heart of Moscow...

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Moscow residents report sat-nav disruption before Victory Day parade

Residents of Moscow reported problems using satellite navigation in cars and on mobile devices this week, as the Kremlin stepped up security for the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9.

France 24

Intrigue in the air: Drone attack against Putin or false flag operation?

There is the outrage and the timing of the outrage. Russia's state media is in overdrive after the purported downing of two drones over the Kremlin, just days before the May 9 Victory Day parade on Red Square. The Russian capital was quick to brand it a plot to assassinate…

Reuters

Moscow tightens security for May 9 parade over Ukraine risk - Kremlin

Russian security services are working to ensure that Moscow's annual Victory Day parade across Red Square on May 9 can go ahead safely despite the risk of a threat from Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

WEKU

An American walked her pet cow in Moscow's Red Square. Spoiler alert: Trouble ensued

Animal rights activist Alicia Day says she routinely walks her farm animals in public to encourage people to think twice about eating meat. Why she chose to do so in the center of Moscow isn't clear.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham's worlwide famous designer Paul Smith statement after pictures of shop still open in Russia

The photos, which were posted on Twitter on January 28, depict the luxury store in the exclusive Russian mall GUM, which is located near the Kremlin in Red Square

Reuters

Muscovites mark muted New Year without fireworks, hope for peace

People in the centre of Moscow prepared late on Saturday to mark a somewhat muted New Year's Eve without the usual fireworks and celebrations on Red Square, with many saying they wanted peace in 2023.

Reuters

Ukraine weighs heavy on minds in Moscow as New Year holiday nears

The Christmas markets are in full swing and gleaming ice sculptures greet visitors to Gorky Park, but some Muscovites admit they are struggling to feel festive ahead of traditional New Year celebrations.

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