Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Sweden will decide on NATO membership on May 15, says the governing party
- The war between Russia and Ukraine LIVE: In another development, 60 people died after a Russian bomb hit a school used as a shelter in the eastern village of Bilohorivka, Ukrainian officials said. The death toll was confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during a military parade on Victory Day (REUTERS)
Updated May 9, 2022 2:36 PM IST
War between Russia and Ukraine LIVE updates: In the midst of the ongoing war with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is leading the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. The celebration also takes place when Russian forces fight Ukrainians in one of the deadliest European conflicts since the end of World War II 77 years ago. Putin is expected to boast of his military might during the symbolically important event. In another development, nearly 60 people died after a Russian bomb hit a school used as a shelter in the eastern village of Bilohorivka, Ukrainian officials said. The death toll was confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “appalled” by the reported school bombing, calling it another reminder that “civilians are paying the highest price” in war. Meanwhile, after holding talks with Zelenskyy via video conference on Sunday, G7 leaders – the group consisting of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States – promised to phase out dependence on Russian energy, including phasing out or banning imports. of oil.
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9 May 2022 14:36 IST
Sweden’s decision on NATO membership on 15 May, says the governing party
On May 15, the decision of the party leadership will take a position on: the Social Democrats’ party
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9 May 2022 13:53 IST
The Ukrainian military says four missiles have hit the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa
The Ukrainian military says four missiles have hit the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, Reuters reports.
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9 May 2022 12:58 IST
Putin says Russia’s military action in Ukraine is a necessary response to Western policy
Putin says Russia’s military action in Ukraine is a timely and necessary response to Western policy, reports the AP.
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9 May 2022 12:55 IST
“Russia has enough missiles and ammunition”
Russia has enough high-precision missiles and ammunition to carry out all the tasks assigned to the country’s armed forces, Interfax News Agency quoted Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov on Monday. This came amid reports that Russia had run out of precision-guided ammunition.
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9 May 2022 12:53 IST
Ukraine will not allow Russia to “adapt” World War II victory over Nazism: Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine would not allow Russia to claim victory in World War II. “Today we celebrate Victory Day over Nazism. We are proud of our ancestors who, along with other nations in the anti-Hitler coalition, defeated Nazism. And we will not allow anyone to annex this victory. We will not allow it to be dedicated, Zelensky said, adding: “We won then. We will win now”. Read more
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9 May 2022 12:11 IST
Victory Day parades begin in Russia
Victory Day parades begin in Russia overshadowed by the war in Ukraine.
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9 May 2022 11:24 IST
Zelensky praises Ukraine’s heroic sniffing dog for dedicated services in the midst of war
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the medal “Excellence in Service” to Ukraine’s famous four-legged friend Patron.
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9 May 2022 11:15 IST
Ukraine warns of likely Russian missile attacks
The Ukrainian military warns that there is a “high probability of missile attacks” in the middle of Russia’s war against the country. The warning came on Monday just before Russia’s planned Victory Day parade in Moscow, the AP reported.
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9 May 2022 10:12 IST
Canada will help Ukraine find alternatives to exporting grain to alleviate supply concerns
Canada will help Ukraine develop alternatives to exporting stored grains to maintain global food security, which has been shaken by Russia’s invasion of the country, Reuters quoted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as saying on Sunday.
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9 May 2022 08:18 IST
U2 singer Bono performs at Kiev metro station in mid-war: “A beautiful day” – Watch
Paul David Hewson, better known as “Bono” – the lead singer of the popular band U2 – gave a heartwarming performance on Sunday at a metro station in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, and won praise online and offline. Read more
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9 May 2022 08:07 IST
Japan’s prime minister says it will take time to phase out Russian oil
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it would take time to phase out Russian oil imports, hours after joining a second group of seven leaders to impose a ban on crude oil during the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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9 May 2022 07:10 IST
Putin will lead the WW2 victory celebration and a reminder from Zelensky: 10 points
Russia has forgotten everything that was important for the victors of World War II, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday as Moscow prepares to celebrate Victory Day, 77 years after the end of World War II. Read more
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9 May 2022 06:12 IST
Mariupol steelworks soldiers promise no capitulation
Ukrainian forces in Azovstal steelworks in the Russian-controlled city of Mariupol – the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the devastated port city – promise to continue fighting, reports AFP. Ukraine has said that all women, children and elderly civilians have been evacuated from Azovstal as part of the UN and Red Cross humanitarian missions.
Curfew in Sri Lanka after presidential loyalists attacked protesters; 20 injured
The police shot tear gas and water cannons against government supporters who broke police lines to crush tents and other structures set up by anti-government demonstrators.
Updated May 9, 2022 2:32 PM IST
The crisis in Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Rajapaksa says he is ready to make “all sacrifices” for people
- Rajapaksa, 76, under intense pressure from his own Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) led to resign, gathered his supporters to exert pressure not to give up.
Updated May 9, 2022 1:44 PM IST
Putin says Russia is fighting in Ukraine as it did during World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin justified his faltering 10-week-old invasion of Ukraine as a battle comparable to the fight against Nazi Germany when he presided over his annual display of military power on Moscow’s Red Square.
Published May 9, 2022 1:41 PM IST
Trudeau meets Zelensky, undertakes Canada’s steadfast support for Ukraine
Canada announced that it will temporarily remove trade tariffs on Ukrainian imports for one year. He also visited Irpin, where Trudeau “witnessed the ruthless brutality” of the “illegal war”
Published on May 9, 2022 1:13 PM IST
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Ukraine’s war: Vladimir Putin says Russian forces defend “motherland”
- The war between Russia and Ukraine: President Vladimir Putin spoke at the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, which marks the anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Updated May 9, 2022 1:25 PM IST
See: Zelenskyy Rewards Ukraine’s 4-Legged Hero Protector for Mining Sniffing
Patron received his award during a press conference Zelenskyy held with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who paid a surprise visit to the war-torn nation on Sunday.
Published on May 9, 2022 1:02 PM IST
Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Early voting begins ahead of the Australian election on 21 May
- Voting is compulsory in Australia and almost 17 million adults in a population of 26 million people are expected to vote.
Published on May 9, 2022 12:06 IST
U2 singer Bono performs at Kiev metro station in mid-war: “A beautiful day” – Watch
- The performance lasted about 40 minutes and the band also paid tribute to Ukrainians who were fighting for their freedom from Russia.
Published on May 9, 2022 08:14 IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Swati BhasinNew Delhi
