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Ukrainians are being sent to Russia against their will, Pentagon says

The United States has seen indications that some Ukrainians are being moved to Russia against their will, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday, calling the actions "unconscionable."

Reuters

AP Interview: Lithuania FM calls for regime change in Russia

Lithuania’s top diplomat says that removing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle from power is the only way to protect the West and its allies from future threats from Moscow, urging an even tougher stance than the U.S. and many NATO allies have been willing to pursue

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka is the first domino to fall in the face of a global debt crisis

The south Asian country is the first to buckle under economic pressures compounded by Russia’s war on Ukraine, but it won’t be the last

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The Guardian view on Putin’s Victory Day speech: justifying the unjustifiable

Editorial: As Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine stutters and stalls, the Russian president looked to shore up the home front

The Guardian - UK

Russian Envoy to Poland Hit with Red Paint at War Cemetery

Russia's ambassador to Poland was splattered with red paint thrown at him by protesters opposed to the war in Ukraine, preventing him from paying respects on Monday at a Warsaw cemetery to Red Army soldiers who died during World War II. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the attack,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World leaders weighed in on the war in Ukraine on Victory in Europe Day

Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned peace is impossible under Russian dictatorship, saying "freedom and security will win the day, just as freedom and security triumphed over oppression, ... 77 years ago."

WEKU

Italy launches inquiry into Kremlin disinformation

Investigation follows suspicions some Russian commentators appearing on TV networks could be on Putin’s payroll

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Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov thanks Delhi for support on WWII Victory Day

As Russia and the U.S. increase war rhetoric over Ukraine, New Delhi steers clear of appearing to pick sides

The Hindu

Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

The first ladies met at a school being used to temporarily house Ukrainian migrants.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lenovo, Xiaomi, Other Chinese Tech Giants Pull Back From Russia

Chinese tech companies, including PC giant Lenovo Group Ltd (OTC:LNVGY) and smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp (OTC:XIACY), quietly pulled back from Russia under pressure from U.S. sanctions and suppliers, the Wall Street Journal reports. Consumer drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co suspended its business in Russia and Ukraine pending a compliance review. The companies pulled back amid Beijing…

Benzinga

China’s intent has been to keep boundary issue alive: Army Chief

Russia-Ukraine war has important lessons, he notes

The Hindu

Mariupol steel plant pounded by tanks and artillery in ‘storming operations’

Russia has previously denied claims it has tried to storm the steel works

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin may decide to use tactical nuclear bomb today after sinister Ireland threat

Tactical nuclear weapons is an umbrella term for a wide range of weaponry considered for use on the battlefield - and Vladimir Putin could be about to use one of his numerous bombs

Irish Mirror

Russian oil boss dies ‘from toad poisoning’

Alexander Subbotin was a Lukoil board member

The Independent UK

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In a Kharkiv subway station, hatred for Putin on WWII anniversary

As President Vladimir Putin used a Victory Day speech to justify his war on Ukraine, Kateryna Grigoriyevna sat beyond the reach of Russian shells in a subway station she has called home for 10 weeks, cursing the Kremlin boss and savouring a rare treat.

The Independent UK

‘All I heard was lies’: Ukrainians find no answers in hollow Putin speech

In Kyiv, Kim Sengupta hears the reaction of war-battered Ukrainians to the Russian leader’s Victory Day speech

The Independent UK

Russian state TV hacked with message saying ‘blood of thousands of Ukrainian children is on your hands’

Message reading ‘TV and the authorities are lying’ was shown to viewers

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Russia marks victory over Nazi Germany in WWII

Shouts of “Hurrah!” echoed through Moscow's Red Square on Monday from thousands of troops and veterans as Russia celebrated Victory Day, marking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany 77 years ago to end World War II in Europe.

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Putin tells experts to work on trade payments with allies and 'unfriendly' states

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the creation of a working group on international payments whose tasks will include figuring out terms for transactions with "unfriendly" states.

The Independent UK

Putin’s ‘Doomsday’ plane fails to make planned appearance at Victory Day parade

Kremlin cancels military flyovers, citing adverse weather conditions

Radio France Internationale

Macron advocates for creation of a 'European political community' beyond the bloc

France's President Emmanuel Macron said Monday it would take "decades" for a candidate like Ukraine to join the EU, and suggested building a broader political community of democratic states around the bloc.

The Guardian - UK

Russian ambassador to Poland pelted with red paint at VE Day gathering

Police escort Sergey Andreev away after protesters prevent him laying wreath at Soviet cemetery in Warsaw

Reuters

Ukraine says Russian tanks and artillery pound Mariupol steel plant

Russian forces on Monday used tanks and artillery in "storming operations" at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol where the city's last defenders are holed up, Ukraine's defence ministry said.

Zenger

VIDEO: Boom And Busted: Ukrainian Drone Reduces Russian Tank To Scrap

Zenger News obtained the video from Aerorozvidka on Saturday, 7th May.

The Guardian - UK

Putin uses Victory Day speech to rehash list of grievances against west

Analysis: Russian leader’s bitter address stands in stark contrast to Zelenskiy’s impassioned message

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