Putin Reveals to Trump: Ukraine Carried Out Drone Attacks on Moscow Ahead of Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin informed US President Donald Trump during a phone call about Ukraine's attacks on the eve of Victory Day celebrations in Russia and the prevention of the threat of terrorist attacks near the Kremlin on the eve of Victory Day, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday.

Russian troops strictly observing ceasefire

Russian troops continue observing the ceasefire declared for the days of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Nazi Germany, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Friday.

Putin's order for three-day ceasefire with Ukraine enters force

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the Kremlin said would "test" Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce.

Kremlin says ‘29 foreign leaders’ to attend May 9 Victory Day parade

The Kremlin said Tuesday 29 foreign leaders -- among them China’s Xi Jinping and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- will attend its May 9 parade, in a list including at least two territories not internationally recognized as countries.

 Here's what else he revealed:

Leaders of Brazil, China, Palestine, and Egypt will attend the parade in Moscow.

Venezuela will be represented at the highest level — President Nicolás Maduro will visit Russia from May 7 to 9.

India, Nicaragua, and South Africa will send high-level delegations.

North Korea will be represented at the ambassadorial level during the 80th anniversary celebrations.
Military contingents from 13 countries will march through Red Square during the May 9 parade.

Veterans from several foreign countries, including the United States, will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow.

Ukraine says no sign of Russia’s Wagner force Bakhmut withdrawal

The Ukrainian military has brushed aside claims by the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary force that he will withdraw his fighters from the battle for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, saying the mercenaries were holding firm and receiving reinforcements.

Russia not to artificially complete military actions in Ukraine by V-Day: FM - China.org.cn

The Russian military will not artificially adjust its actions during the special operation in Ukraine to any date, including Victory Day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday.

Hollande, Macron chair celebration of "Victory in Europe" Day in Paris

France's outgoing President Francois Hollande and president-elect Emmanuel Macron on Monday led a ceremony in central Paris to mark the 72nd anniversary of the end of World World II in Europe, known as Victory in Europe Day.

Yerevan ready to discuss prospects of assisting Nagorno-Karabakh — Armenian PM

Armenia’s government is ready to discuss prospects of assistance to the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenian Prime Minister Ovik Abramyan, who has arrived on a visit to Stepanakert, said on Sunday.

Abramyan and a number of other Armenian ministers arrived in the non-recognized republic of Nagorno-Karabakh to take part in the celebrations of the 71st anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

Syria's Assad compares Aleppo to Stalingrad as 28 civilians killed in strikes

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday compared second city Aleppo to Stalingrad, according to the Syrian state run SANA news agency.

China unveils cut of troops in WWII event with military parade

China on Thursday commemorated the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II with a massive military parade, whipping up nationalist fervor as it faces a host of its own internal problems.

China, Russia jointly safeguarding post-war world order (Chinese ambassador)

China's upcoming military parade as well as Russian President Vladimir Putin's attendance at China's Victory Day ceremony show both countries' firm will to safeguard post-war world order, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Li Hui said on Tuesday.

Western Allies mark WWII victory against Japan

Britain, Canada and the Netherlands held separate activities on Saturday to commemorates the 70th anniversary of victory over Japan in World War Two (WWII).

In Russia for 'Victory Day', UN chief meets with President Putin on world issues. Mr. Ban also met with the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades.

 UN, 9 May 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Russia for 'Victory Day' marking 70 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe and the sacrifice made by millions, met for discussions with President Vladimir Putin on world issues from the conflict in Ukraine to enhancing cooperation to tackle climate change.

Russia celebrates WW2 victory with huge military parade

Russia kicked off a grandiose Red Square military parade Saturday to mark 70 years since the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but Western leaders stayed away due to the Ukraine crisis.

Great Patriotic War: Victory Day parade relay beamed live from 15 Russian cities LIVE RT

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RT broadcasts the Victory Day parades from all around Russia as part of the extensive project that marks the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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Russia rebuffs parade critics

Russia held its second rehearsal for its Victory Day parade on Monday and Tuesday, joined by Chinese soldiers, amid NATO's ongoing military drills in Estonia and Western criticism over the show of military power.