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Putin's Victory Day speech gives no clue on Ukraine escalation

President Vladimir Putin exhorted Russians to battle in a defiant Victory Day speech on Monday, but was silent about plans for any escalation in Ukraine, despite Western warnings he might use his Red Square address to order a national mobilisation.

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Putin channels victory over Hitler to spur Russian army in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin evoked the memory of Soviet heroism in World War Two to inspire his army fighting in Ukraine, but offered no new road map to victory and acknowledged the cost in Russian soldiers' lives.

Reuters

Carlos Alcaraz continues brilliant 2022 season, defeating Alexander Zverev to win Madrid Open for his fourth title of the season

He's 19, he's Spanish and he's dominating men's tennis in 2022: Carlos Alcaraz has won the Madrid Open, defeating Germany's Alexander Zverev, who has praised the rising star but then slammed organisers for their late-night scheduling.

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Ukraine-Russia war: Russian televisions hacked to read 'blood on your hands from thousands of Ukrainians' — as it happened

Televisions in Russia were hacked on Victory Day with messages reading "There is blood on your hands of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of murdered children".

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Ukraine will prevail as Europe did in 1945, Scholz to say in VE Day speech

German chancellor will draw parallel with second world war defeat of Nazi dictatorship in TV address

The Guardian - UK

‘I am filled with hate’: Kharkiv battle evokes memories of second world war

Residents at a Ukrainian nursing home recall how they helped the Russian army as it fought Nazi Germany in eastern city

The Guardian - UK

Germany's conservatives lead in first exit poll in Schleswig-Holstein state

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives (CDU) looked set to make a clear win a regional election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday, in a boost to the party which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year.

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Germany's Scholz says on WW2 anniversary Putin will not win his war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a televised address to the nation on Sunday May 8, marking the anniversary of the end of World War Two, assured Ukraine of solidarity in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Reuters

G7 leaders discuss support for Ukraine, mark VE Day

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from other Group of Seven countries are holding talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Independent UK

Qatar's emir to visit Iran, Europe next week - source

Qatar's emir will visit Iran, Germany, Britain and other European states starting this week on a trip expected to discuss efforts to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal and energy security in Europe, a source briefed on the visit said on Sunday.

Reuters

Moscow's mood ahead of Victory Day mixes anxiety and resilience

Moscow residents appeared anxious but resilient as the country prepared on Sunday for its annual commemoration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with an economy reeling from the West's most stringent economic sanctions in modern times.

Reuters

RB Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff blames Rangers' defensive tactics for lack of atmosphere in Germany

RB LEIPZIG chief Oliver Mintzlaff has blamed Rangers' tactics during the first leg of their Europa League semi-final for the lack of atmosphere in…

The National (Scotland)

Russia's Victory Day celebrations take on new importance for the Kremlin this year

Russians celebrate Victory Day on Monday, May 9. The annual event marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but it has taken on added importance this year because of Ukraine.

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Macron leads V-E Day commemorations in the shadow of war in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has presided over ceremonies marking the anniversary of the victory of the Allied forces over Nazi Germany on the Champs-Elysées, a day after being sworn in for a second term in office.

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On World War Two anniversary, Zelenskiy says evil has returned

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday evil has returned to Ukraine as he gave an emotional address for Victory Day, when Europe commemorates the formal surrender of Germany to the Allies in World War Two.

The Times of India

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men's and women's teams start campaign with resounding wins

BANGKOK: The Indian badminton teams began their Thomas and Uber Cup campaigns in emphatic fashion, thrashing Germany and Canada respectively on Sunday.

The Times of India

Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian men's team starts campaign with resounding 5-0 win over Germany

BANGKOK: The Indian men's badminton team began its Thomas Cup campaign in an emphatic manner, thrashing Germany 5-0 here on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Centuries-old passion play returns after pandemic break

After a two-year delay due to the coronavirus, Germany’s famous Oberammergau Passion Play is opening soon

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Sweden? Japan? UK? Debates over who had a ‘good’ Covid won’t end

The WHO has spoken but even its huge new report will not settle arguments about pandemic strategies

The Independent UK

Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII

The Russian holiday of Victory Day brings out patriotic displays of flags, military parades and marches by veterans' groups celebrating the country's triumph over Nazi Germany in 1945

Reuters

Germany's conservatives on track to win election in northern state

Germany's conservative CDU won an election in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein on Sunday, a boost to the party of former Chancellor Angela Merkel, which was ousted from national government in federal elections last year.

The Independent UK

Ukraine braces for escalation of Russian attacks as Putin prepares to ‘dance over bones’ in Victory Day celebrations

May 9 marks the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945

Reuters

Syrians in Berlin seek release of loved ones after presidential amnesty

For ten years, Rojin Derki hoped her brother Mohammad was still alive and would one day be released from a Syrian government prison after his arrest in 2012.

Daily Mirror

Ukraine hacker army targets Russian vodka to stop enemy's favourite drink reaching shops

Vodka-loving Russians who wanted to toast Monday's annual commemoration of the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 have a fresh reason to moan about their president's war

Wales Online

Ukraine braced for more attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day

On May 9, the Russian Military will parade in Moscow's Red Square to mark victory over Nazi Germany in 1945

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