European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War II Victory Day.

EU hails Ukraine as ‘beating heart of today’s European values’

On Monday, Russia commemorates its 1945 victory over Nazi Germany with a military display, even as its army confronts Kyiv's soldiers in Ukraine's east. During the ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops and volunteers fighting in the Donbass region of Ukraine are fighting for their Motherland.

Victory Day Parade | 'Absolutely unacceptable threat': Russia defending motherland in Ukraine, says Putin

Amid the Ukraine war, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two leaders held a press conference as Trudeau said: "It is clear that Vladimir Putin is responsible for heinous war crimes.

'Heinous war crimes': Canadian PM Trudeau visits Irpin, meets Zelensky in Kyiv

Amid the Ukraine war, the White House said on Sunday that the G7 nations are "committed to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil". "This will hit hard at the main artery of Putin's economy and deny him the revenue he needs to fund his war," the US government said.

G7 committed to phase out or ban Russian oil import, says US

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Ahead of the victory celebrations over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared "as in 1945, victory will be ours" referring to the Ukraine war.

Victory will be ours, says Putin on Ukraine war ahead of May 9 celebrations