Radio France Internationale

Putin says army fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Victory Parade address

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just", in a combative address
The New Yorker

For Putin, Problems (and Paranoia) Keep Mounting

In recent months, the normally placid waters of Russian politics have been marked by the appearance of small but noticeable ripples—not yet indicators that Vladimir Putin’s hold on power is in immediate danger but that the war in Ukraine is beginning ...

Putin attends tiny WW2 victory parade, stripped of all military hardware as worries continue over Ukraine war

Moscow’s once mighty military has turned into a marching band four years after Russia launched its war on Ukraine. Russian strongman Vladimir Putin oversaw the puniest Victory Day parade in history Saturday,

Putin will host a scaled-back parade in Red Square this year, amid mounting pressures and threats

The May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square is the headline event for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But this year, military hardware will be absent.

Putin warned US of ‘damaging consequences’ of fresh military action on Iran, says Kremlin

Putin “highlighted the inevitable and extremely damaging consequences not only for Iran and its neighbours, but also for the entire international community.
Dawn

Putin says Russian army fighting 'aggressive' Nato-backed force in Victory Parade address

Zelensky orders Ukrainian military not to attack the parade following ceasefire announcement by Trump; President Zardari felicitates Russian leadership.

Putin marks pared-down Victory Parade in Moscow after Zelensky gives 'permission'

Trump hailed a cease-fire between the two sides ahead of the parade, as Zelensky issued an apparently tongue-in-cheek decree permitting the event.