![]() ![]() In his message cited by the state-run KCNA news agency, Kim said: We've had some reaction to Russia's Victory Day celebrations from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who has conveyed his greetings to Vladimir Putin. Reuters Copyright: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2019 Image caption: Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2019 Month Vladlen Tatasrky, a Russian military blogger, was killed in an explosion in a St Petersburg cafe. Zakhar Prilepin, a Russian pro-war writer, was severely injured in a car bomb explosion, while last Towns and villages well inside Russian territory. Drones have also been brought down in other Recent months have seen other acts of apparent sabotage across theĪ few days ago, an oil refinery in the southern region of Krasnodar,Ībout 200km (124 miles) from the Crimean border, was targeted by drones,Īccording to Russian media reports. ![]() Ukraine denied carrying out the strike, claiming it was staged by The most high profile of these came last week, when Russia’s air defences brought down two drones over the Has blamed on Ukraine, but which Kyiv denies involvement in. ![]() The country hasĮxperienced a number of attacks across the country in recent months, which it Russia attributed the cut-backs to security concerns. Show off the country’s military might, but this year things were drastically Russia’s Victory Day parade is typically a bombastic affair, intended to He said Russia had failed to take the eastern city of Bakhmut by 9 May, and as as result The Kremlin felt it needed to “present something” to its military and political leadership by launching more attacks on Ukraine. Meanwhile in Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Kyiv is the "beating heart" of Europe, as she marked Europe Day in the capitalĭuring a press conference, the EU chief discussed sanctions to "erode Putin's war machine and his revenues" and said the bloc will support Ukraine in its efforts to increase grain exportsĪt the same news conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky talked about his country's desire to join the EU, adding that peace in the continent is best achieved through unity The parade was scaled back significantly, with just 51 vehicles taking part, as Russian authorities cited security concerns following a series of alleged attacks in recent weeks In his speech in Red Square, Putin tried to link Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the struggle against Nazism during World War Two Before we go, let's take a look at the key headlines:Īt a Victory Parade in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the world is at a "turning point", with a "real war" being waged against Russia We're now wrapping up our live coverage of today's events. Video caption: Putin claims West wants to destroy Russia at Victory Day parade Putin claims West wants to destroy Russia at Victory Day parade
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