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Russia and Ukraine have both accused each other of violating ceasefire agreements intended for Victory Day celebrations, with reports of over 1,000 violations, continued strikes on military positions and civilian targets, and heightened security measures in Moscow amidst fears of disruptions. #Ceasefire #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryTensions #RU #UA #BY #MY #LA

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1h

The article discusses the significance of Victory Day in Russia, highlighting the scaling down of the annual military parade in Red Square amidst ongoing conflicts, reflecting the challenges Russia faces in its war against Ukraine and the diminishing support for President Putin, as well as public sentiments regarding military displays and safety concerns. #VictoryDay #RussiaUkraineWar #HistoricalMemory #RU #UA

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俄罗斯阅兵:"胜利日"无坦克,显示乌克兰战争进展未如计划 - BBC News 中文
这一刻红场上最醒目的只有一个词:"胜利"。 用俄语写的"Pobeda"从巨大的红色横幅上俯视而下,在大萤幕上闪烁。附近,人们在拼出这个词的艺术装置旁自拍。 广场被金属围栏封锁,士兵们正在为一年一度的"胜利日"(Victory Day)阅兵排练,这场阅兵是为纪念击败纳粹德国的日子。 在普京主政下构建的俄罗斯国家理念,核心围绕着苏联在第二次世界大战中的胜利。5月9日成为俄罗斯最重要的国家节日。 然而今年的5月9日,阅兵规模将缩减。近二十年来的第一次,红场将不展示任何军事装备:没有坦克、没有弹道导弹,只有士兵。 克里姆林宫如何纪念过去,也反映着当下现实:这显示俄罗斯对乌克兰的战争并未按计划推进。 "我们的坦克现在很忙,"俄罗斯国会议员叶夫根尼·波波夫(Yevgeny Popov)对我说,"它们正在作战。我们更需要它们在战场上,而不是在红场。" "但这场战争已经进入第五年了,"我说,"俄罗斯不仅没有取得胜利,还因为压力而缩减阅兵。有些人会认为这很尴尬。" 波波夫回答说:"我们还有什么选择?北约国家、乌克兰和英国的武器,你们的国王和首相,都在威胁我们。" 2022年2月,俄罗斯全面入侵乌克兰,是普京总统的决定。 四年多过去,克里姆林宫选择继续战争,同时指责西方助长冲突。 但战火已逐渐逼近俄罗斯本土。 周二(5月5日),一次乌克兰长程导弹和无人机攻击击中俄罗斯切博克萨雷市,造成2人死亡、30多人受伤。前一晚,一架无人机突破莫斯科防空系统,击中距离克里姆林宫约4英里(6公里)的一栋高档公寓,虽然无人伤亡,但高楼上层严重受损。 乌克兰无人机可能飞入红场的威胁,也成为今年缩减阅兵的理由。普京的发言人佩斯科夫(Dmitry Peskov)提及来自乌克兰的"恐怖主义威胁"。俄罗斯国防部则威胁,若莫斯科在5月9日遭攻击,将对基辅市中心发动"报复性、大规模导弹打击"。 在红场旁的小街上,我询问民众对于没有坦克的看法。 "确实有安全问题,"谢尔盖说,"但展示军备能向世界展现我们的实力,也许还是应该展示一些。" 尤莉亚说:"展示武器可能很危险,我理解。但另一方面,这也意味着我们害怕某些事情,这也不好。" 弗拉基米尔则认为:"阅兵本来就是象征。如果情况不允许完整举行,那只能等明年。" 缩小规模的阅兵,本身也是一种象征:一个在超过四年战争后仍未取得胜利的国家。今年1月,这场冲突达到一个重要里程碑:俄罗斯对乌克兰的战争时间,已经超过苏联对抗纳粹德国的"伟大卫国战争"(1941-1945)。 这是否会对普京造成后果? 最近的民调 -- -- 包括国营机构进行的 -- -- 显示,他的国内支持率正在下降。 去年年底,克里姆林宫领导人曾多次穿着军装出现在电视上,信心十足地与将领讨论战事。但今年,我们看到"总司令"普京的次数明显减少。 从与俄罗斯人的交谈中,我感受到对乌战争的疲惫感正在增加,人们对生活成本的担忧上升,对近期政府加强网络限制的措施也产生强烈不满。 俄罗斯当局警告,胜利日期间莫斯科将限制移动网路,声称是出于安全考量。 官员表示,近期在多个城市实施的断网措施,是为防范乌克兰无人机攻击及破坏行动。但这些措施在全国普遍不受欢迎。 然而当局似乎并不在意。 波波夫告诉我:"恕我直言,我们如何管理网络并不关你们的事。没网络总比让乌克兰导弹或无人机杀死要好。" 在莫斯科附近的鲁布廖沃村(Rublyovo),学生们聚集在当地的二战纪念碑前,献上红色康乃馨,悼念在卫国战争中牺牲的村民。 红场阅兵可能缩小规模,但全国仍有纪念活动,悼念2700万在战争中牺牲的苏联国民。 纪念碑旁站着两名戴着口罩、穿着军装并佩戴勋章的男子。他们曾参与克里姆林宫所称的"特别军事行动",即俄罗斯对乌克兰的战争。 我和其中一人有过交谈,他将这场战争比作伟大卫国战争。我指出一个关键差异:1941年是纳粹德国入侵俄罗斯;而2022年,是俄罗斯入侵乌克兰。 "俄罗斯是胜利者的国家,"他回应,"过去如此,未来也一样。" 然而,经过四年多的战争,"胜利"依然未有降临在他的国家。.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3h

The Red Square in Moscow is currently dominated by the word "Victory," as soldiers prepare for a scaled-back Victory Day parade, reflecting Russia's struggle in the ongoing war against Ukraine after more than four years of conflict, with the absence of military equipment symbolizing the current challenges faced by the Kremlin. #VictoryDay #RussiaUkraineWar #MoscowParade #RU #UA #GB

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Por qué la ausencia de tanques en el gran Desfile de la Victoria de Rusia es una señal de que la guerra con Ucrania no va bien - BBC News Mundo
Una palabra domina ahora mismo la Plaza Roja de Moscú: "Victoria". En la plaza, que está cercada con vallas metálicas, soldados ensayan para el desfile anual del Día de la Victoria que marca la derrota de la Alemania nazi.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 14h

The annual Victory Day parade in Red Square, central to Russia's national identity under Vladimir Putin, is notably scaled back this year—lacking military hardware—reflecting the challenges and ongoing difficulties of Russia's war in Ukraine, where public sentiment is shifting amid growing fatigue and concern over ongoing conflicts. #VictoryDay #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryParade #RU #UA #GB #NATO

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Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
One word dominates Red Square right now: "Victory". The word Pobeda stares down from giant red banners. It flashes across video screens.
Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 15h

US-mediated negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have stalled since February, as Ukraine's chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, prepares for talks with US officials to discuss key issues such as a potential prisoner exchange and security guarantees, amidst tensions heightened by the US focus on its war with Iran. #RussiaUkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Geopolitics #US #UA #RU #IL

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Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia
US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 16h

The article reflects on the significance of the word "Victory" in Russia as the country prepares for a scaled-back Victory Day parade, highlighting the contrast between past triumphs in World War II and the current challenges faced in the ongoing war in Ukraine, where military hardware will notably be absent from the parade for the first time in nearly two decades, symbolizing a failure to secure a decisive victory. #VictoryDay #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryParade #RU #UA #GB #NATO

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Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
One word dominates Red Square right now: "Victory". The word Pobeda stares down from giant red banners. It flashes across video screens.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 18h

As tensions escalate ahead of Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations, both nations are exchanging threats, with Ukraine intensifying its long-range attacks on Russia and urging caution among foreign diplomats in Kyiv, while Russia acknowledges the risks with a scaled-back parade and claims retaliatory strikes may follow any disruption. #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #VictoryDay #UA #RU #GE

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Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade
Cassandra Vinograd reported from Kyiv, Ukraine and Ivan Nechepurenko from Tbilisi, Georgia. Russia and Ukraine are trading threats and attacks ahead of Moscow's May 9 Victory Day celebrations, seeding further anxiety about potential weekend violence in both capitals.
Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 18h

US-mediated talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have made little progress since February, as Ukraine's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov prepares for discussions with US officials on potential prisoner exchanges and post-war security guarantees, amid Russia's refusal to agree to a territorial compromise and a newly announced Russian ceasefire during its 9 May parade. #UkraineConflict #USForeignPolicy #RussiaUkraineWar #US #UA #RU #IL #IR

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Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia
US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 22h

As tensions escalate ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, Moscow has scaled back its parade due to concerns over Ukrainian long-range strikes, while both nations exchange threats and hostilities, reflecting the ongoing conflict as Ukraine increases its deep-strike operations against Russia. #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryEscalation #UA #RU #GE

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Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade
Cassandra Vinograd reported from Kyiv, Ukraine and Ivan Nechepurenko from Tbilisi, Georgia. Russia and Ukraine are trading threats and attacks ahead of Moscow's May 9 Victory Day celebrations, seeding further anxiety about potential weekend violence in both capitals.
Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 2d

On the eve of its World War II victory celebrations, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8-9, which Ukraine condemned as insincere after Russia launched air strikes on Ukrainian cities, prompting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to call for increased international pressure on Russia and highlighting the ongoing conflict ahead of the pivotal May 9 parade. #Ceasefire #RussiaUkraineWar #Diplomacy #RU #UA

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Ukraine says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with air strikes
On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.
Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 3d

Despite warnings from the European Union's foreign policy chief regarding participation in Russia's Victory Day parade amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, nearly 30 world leaders attended the event last year, while this year's scaled-back parade will not feature heavy military equipment due to security concerns, with debates ongoing about the consequences for attending leaders and the impact of the parade on Russia's imperial ambitions. #VictoryDay #RussiaUkraineWar #EuropeanUnion #RU #EU #UA #BY #CN #BR #SK #LT #EE #PL #AM

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Putin's toned-down military parade meets Europe's uneasy response
Before 11,500 troops marched through Moscow's Red Square last year to a cacophony of trumpets and cannons, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, issued a stark warning.
Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 3d

Despite a warning from the EU's foreign policy chief about attending Moscow's Victory Day parade amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, nearly 30 world leaders, including notable figures like Xi Jinping and Lula da Silva, participated in last year's event; however, this year's scaled-back parade will feature no heavy military equipment due to security concerns, and European leaders remain skeptical about Russia's intentions and potential repercussions for those attending the celebrations. #VictoryDay #RussiaUkraineWar #EuropeanUnion #RU #EU #BY #UA #LT #EE #PL #AM #CN #BR #SK

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Putin's toned-down military parade meets Europe's uneasy response
Before 11,500 troops marched through Moscow's Red Square last year to a cacophony of trumpets and cannons, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, issued a stark warning.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 3d

The article reported by Matthew Mpoke Bigg details the alarming trend of young African men being lured to Russia under false pretenses of civilian job opportunities, only to find themselves forced into military service in the Ukraine conflict, with cases documented across several African nations and troubling accounts of exploitation and deception in recruitment efforts. #Africa #Recruitment #RussiaUkraineWar #KE #RU #UA #TZ #ZM #ZA #NG #GH #TG #BW #ML #CM

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Rusia atrae africanos para combatir en Ucrania
Matthew Mpoke Bigg reportó desde Nairobi, Kenia; revisó documentos de hombres que habían ido a Rusia y habló con un sobreviviente de la guerra y con familiares de personas muertas o desaparecidas.
The Guardian @theguardian.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3d

Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj odsoudil "úplný cynismus" ruských útoků na Ukrajinu během jednání o příměří, když kritizoval Rusko za žádost o příměří kvůli oslavě Dne vítězství v Moskvě, zatímco pokračuje v každodenních raketových a dronových útocích. #Zelenskyy #RussiaUkraineWar #CeasefireNegotiations

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Russia launches attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amid truce talks - Europe live
Morning opening: Zelenskyy condemns 'utter cynicism' of Russian attacks amid truce talks Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Russia's "utter cynicism" of launching more attacks on Ukraine while also calling for a short ceasefire enabling it to stage its 9 May Victory Parade in Moscow.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 3d

Thousands of young Africans have been lured to Russia under the pretense of finding work, only to be pressured into signing military contracts to fight in the Ukraine war, resulting in high casualty rates and prompting concerns from their home governments about the increasing risks and exploitation faced by their citizens. #MilitaryRecruitment #Africa #RussiaUkraineWar #RU #KE #GH #NG #ZA #NP #KP

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Por qué algunos africanos combaten por Rusia en Ucrania
Miles de jóvenes africanos se han inscrito para combatir en la guerra de Moscú contra Ucrania. Algunos han publicado videos alegres junto a soldados rusos.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 4d

A growing number of young Africans, lured by promises of civilian jobs in Russia, find themselves forced into military service in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict, as recruitment agencies exploit high unemployment and desperation across the continent, with only a small fraction managing to return home alive. #RussiaUkraineWar #AfricanYouth #FalseRecruitment #KEN #RUS #UKR #TZA #ZMB #ZAF #NGA #GHA #TGO #BWA #MLI #EGY #CMR

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How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia's War in Ukraine
Matthew Mpoke Bigg reported from Nairobi, Kenya, reviewed documents from men who had gone to Russia and spoke to a survivor of the war and families of people killed or missing.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 4d

Thousands of young African men have been lured to Russia under the pretense of job opportunities, only to find themselves coerced into military contracts and facing high casualty rates in Moscow's war against Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for jobs in their home countries amidst Africa's demographic boom and economic challenges. #AfricanYouth #MilitaryRecruitment #RussiaUkraineWar #RU #NG #KE #ZA #GH

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Why are Africans Fighting in Russia's War in Ukraine?
Thousands of young African men have signed up to fight in Moscow's war against Ukraine. Some have posted cheerful videos with Russian soldiers.