Putin defends Ukraine war, denounces NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin used Victory Day celebrations to defend the war in Ukraine and criticize NATO support for Kyiv. Speaking at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, Vladimir Putin described the war in Ukraine as a “just” fight against what he called an “aggressive force” backed by NATO. The Russian president…

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of ceasefire violations

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…

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