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Putin believes Ukraine conflict heading towards end - RECAP - The Russian president has said he could meet with Vladimir Zelensky once final agreements have been reached

Putin believes the Ukrainian conflict is approaching its end and does not rule out a personal meeting with Zelensky after final settlement agreements are concluded, he said after Victory Day celebrations

Russia Today - US News - 9 minutes ago

Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire -- News -- - -- World

Security was tight in Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin and several foreign leaders attended Saturday's Victory Day parade, which was scaled down even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

CBC News - World - 43 minutes ago

Analysis - Grain dispute reveals bad blood between Ukraine and Israel - A diplomatic row over a shipload of wheat and barley taken from occupied Ukraine to Israel has stirred lingering tensions between the two countries — and brought attention to Israel's ambiguous relationship with Russia. Politics - | May 9

A diplomatic row over a shipload of wheat and barley taken from occupied Ukraine to Israel has stirred lingering tensions between the two countries — and brought attention to Israel's ambiguous relationship with Russia.

CBC News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.

Fox News - World - 1 hour ago

Vladimir Putin suggests war in Ukraine is 'coming to an end' -- hours after dismal Victory Day parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested the war in Ukraine was drawing to a close -- just hours after he vowed to triumph at Moscow's puniest Victory Day parade in years.

New York Post - World - 1 hour ago

North Korean troops join Putin's scaled-back military parade as Ukraine agrees to temporary ceasefire

North Korean troops marched in the parade for the first time, a sign of Moscow’s deepening partnership with Pyongyang. Ukraine agreed on Friday not to attack the event.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Putin Says He Thinks Russia-Ukraine War Is Coming To An End

The remarks came just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine at Moscow's most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years.

Huffington Post - Politics - 3 hours ago

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Putin Says He Thinks Ukraine Conflict Is Coming to an End

Russia and Ukraine agreed to each release 1,000 prisoners and observe a ceasefire between May 9 and May 11.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?

BBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

Victory Day celebrations across Russia and the world: As it happened (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Russia is marking the 81st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to defeat the Third Reich.

Russia Today - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (May 9) said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kyiv, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire -- President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans. -- May 8

President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.

CBS News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Vladimir Putin says he believes Ukraine war will end soon

President’s comments come as Moscow holds scaled-back Victory Day parade amid beginning of ceasefire with Kyiv

Irish Times - World - 8 hours ago

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of ceasefire violations

KYIV — Russia and Ukraine on Saturday traded accusations of violating a three-day US-brokered ceasefire but no major strikes were reported by the warring sites so far.

Manila Times - World - 9 hours ago

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

BBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says Kyiv violated self-declared ceasefire but 3-day truce holds

Russia's defence ministry has accused Ukraine of violating a unilaterally declared ceasefire by President Vladimir Putin that began on May 8. This comes as the nation celebrates Victory Day, marking the Allied victory in World War II. Russian state media cited the ministry, saying that Ukrainian drones and artillery st

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

The world's view of Ukraine is finally changing — thanks to cheap, battle-tested weaponry everyone wants

The countries that bought American tactical goods for decades are now buying Ukrainian, too.

New York Post - Opinion - 16 hours ago

Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during Victory Day celebrations

Russia Today - World - 19 hours ago

Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade

Putin is set to speak at the World War II commemoration, which is scaled back this year due to security concerns.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

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

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by U.S. 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.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 21 hours ago

Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate - A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv's Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine's strong air defence. 07/05/2026

Video. A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine agree to renewed three-day ceasefire and prisoner swap, Trump says

The US president said the halt in fighting for Victory Day celebrations could mark the "beginning of the end" of the war.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire and prisoner swap announced by Trump -- News -- - -- World

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire that will run from May 9 to May 11, and U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped it ‌would be extended.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine confirm three-day cease-fire, prisoner swaps

Russia and Ukraine confirmed a three-day cease-fire and prisoner swap, which was agreed to after their leaders spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump.

UPI - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine have agreed three-day ceasefire, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

Donald Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire, Prisoner Swap Between Russia and Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap in honor of Victory Day in World War II, President Donald Trump announced.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire -- It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. -- Europe

It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire ahead of Moscow commemorative parade

Strikes by Kyiv reach some 1,700km inside Russian border, hitting key energy infrastructure targets

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

Trump announces Ukraine-Russia ceasefire as he hints 'close to end of war'

Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945

WalesOnline - World - 1 day ago

Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

“I'm worried, but it's become routine, unfortunately,” a Kyiv resident said following Russian threats of possible attacks.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Trump announces prisoner swap and 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

“Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard-fought war,” the president posted on Truth Social.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to 3-day cease-fire

President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine agreed to his proposal for a three-day cease-fire and a prisoner exchange amid...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange

Ceasefire negotiated as part of U.S. efforts to end war will last from Saturday to Monday

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to three-day ceasefire, says Trump

The ceasefire, which Donald Trump said would last May 9 to 11, coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, the US president said in a social media post.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Putin says Ukraine strikes air traffic control center in Rostov

​Russian President ⁠Vladimir Putin ⁠said on ​Friday ​that ⁠Ukraine had attacked an air traffic control ⁠centre in ⁠Russia's...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine live: Fire breaks out near Chernobyl nuclear power plant

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

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Russia summons Armenian envoy over Zelenskyy remarks at summit

Russia said Thursday that it summoned Armenia’s ambassador in Moscow over remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the recent...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine - Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk. 06/05/2026

Video. Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russia Is Trying to Steal Armenia's Election—the US Must Act | Opinion

"A Kremlin-backed victory on June 7 would mean an...administration owing its office to Moscow and paying the debt in policy."

Newsweek - Opinion - 2 days ago

'Sudarshan Chakra' in combat: How Operation Sindoor reinforced India-Russia defense ties

On the battlefield, S‑400, Su‑30 MKI and BrahMos delivered results, vindicating six decades of the Indo‑Russian defense partnership

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Ukraine is not a brothel, except when it makes for a good political protest

Pussy Riot and FEMEN’s Venice Biennale protest showed the version of Ukraine the EU knows how to consume: Obedient and stripped for export

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

US Approves Sale of $373 Million in Extended Range Glide Bomb Tail Kits to Ukraine

‘The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats,’ the State Department said.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Russia Violates Ukraine's Ceasefire Within Minutes

Ukraine's air force has said that Russia attacked the country with three ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones overnight.

Newsweek - World - 3 days ago

Zelensky slams Russia's 'utter cynicism' as strikes kill five in Ukraine before announced ceasefire

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Zelensky slams Russia as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before announced cease-fire: 'Utter cynicism'

“Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war and our responses,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

New York Post - World - 4 days ago

Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

The president seems unable to secure for Ukrainian people a gain that can compensate for a painful peace.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

Oil rain and toxic fumes: Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia

“You can smell it anywhere in the town,” one resident, Svetlana, told NBC News of the acrid stench that gets stronger the closer you get to Tuapse’s center.

NBC News - World - 8 days ago

Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 8 days ago

'Environmental disaster': Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

Aljazeera - Environment - 9 days ago

Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media

Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms amid a widening budget gap.

Russia Today - Business - 10 days ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 11 days ago

Russia unveils 'Anti-aging Vaccine': A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by blocking the RAGE receptor, a key trigger for...

International The News - Health - 11 days ago

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 15 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 16 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 17 days ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 27 days ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 28 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 1 month ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 7 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago