Russia flaunted its massive nuclear arsenal during the Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square. A defiant Vladimir Putin blamed the West for forcing him to invade Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you the biggest takeaways from Russia's show of force.

Gravitas: Russia flaunts nuclear arsenal on Victory Day

Russia has intensified its military offensive in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol with all civilians evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant. Ukrainian officials now say that Moscow has stepped up its onslaught to seize the site.

Russia is using tanks in storming operations at Azovstal steel plant

<p>European Council President Charles Michel was forced to take cover during his surprise visit to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Odessa as Russian forces launched a missile attack. A European Union (EU) official told AFP that Michel was in the middle of a meeting when the missiles hit Odessa.</p>

<p>It was later confirmed that the meeting was with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal.</p>

<p>“During the meeting with the PM, the participants needed to interrupt the meeting to take shelter as missiles struck again the region of Odessa,” the official said.</p>

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<p>Michel became the latest high-ranked official to visit Ukraine and the meeting in Odessa was organised in order to meet senior Ukrainian leadership and to record a speech celebrating Europe Day in front of the city’s historic opera house, the senior official said in a report by The Politico.</p>

<p>“The president was briefed by the head of Ukraine’s navy in particular on the damage caused by Russian missiles fired from the sea and was able to witness at first hand the wanton destruction of a residential building and the impact on innocent civilians,” the senior official was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>According to reports in the Ukrainian media, four cruise missiles were launched towards the city of Odessa and this was the latest attack from Russian forces who have been firing at regular intervals.</p>

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<p>During his visit to Ukraine, Michel also held meetings with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy through video link as they discussed the ongoing conflict and Ukraine’s EU membership.</p>

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European Council President Charles Michel was forced to take cover during his surprise visit to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Odessa as Russian forces launched a missile attack.

European Council President Charles Michel was forced to take cover during his surprise visit to the war-torn Ukrainian city of Odessa as Russian forces launched a missile attack. A European Union (EU) official told AFP that Michel was in the middle of a meeting when the missiles hit Odessa. It was later confirmed that the meeting was with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal. “During the meeting with the PM, the participants needed to interrupt the meeting to take shelter as missiles struck again the region of Odessa,” the official said. Also read | Ukraine's European Union membership can take 'several years', says Emmanuel Macron Michel became the latest high-ranked official to visit Ukraine and the meeting in Odessa was organised in order to meet senior Ukrainian leadership and to record a speech celebrating Europe Day in front of the city’s historic opera house, the senior official said in a report by The Politico. “The president was briefed by the head of Ukraine’s navy in particular on the damage caused by Russian missiles fired from the sea and was able to witness at first hand the wanton destruction of a residential building and the impact on innocent civilians,” the senior official was quoted as saying. According to reports in the Ukrainian media, four cruise missiles were launched towards the city of Odessa and this was the latest attack from Russian forces who have been firing at regular intervals. Also read | In Pics: Is it war tourism? World leaders throng Ukraine to show support During his visit to Ukraine, Michel also held meetings with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy through video link as they discussed the ongoing conflict and Ukraine’s EU membership. (With inputs from agencies)

European Council chief Charles Michel forced to take cover as Russia attacks Odessa with missiles

On April 21, Russia declared victory over Mariupol but did not have complete control over the southern Ukrainian city. Ukrainian forces and civilians remained holed up in the sprawling Azovstal steel plant and two weeks on Russian forces continue to fight to capture the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city.

Ukraine under attack: Russian assault on Azovstal steel plant continues

<p>A major demand from Ukraine from the start of the Russian invasion has been an accelerated process to include them in the European Union. However, although western countries have helped them with ammunition and funds, the EU membership still remains a far-fetched dream.</p>

<p>France president Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that it can take decades before Ukraine becomes a member of the European Union. During his speech at the EU parliament, he suggested that Ukraine should consider joining a "parallel European community" in the meantime.</p>

<p>"We all know perfectly well that the process to allow [Ukraine] to join would take several years indeed, probably several decades," Macron said on Monday according to the BBC.</p>

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<p>"That is the truth, unless we decide to lower the standards for accession. And rethink the unity of our Europe," he added while talking about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>There have been talks about accelerating the membership process but it seems unlikely considering the past record of the EU. Macron insisted that the introduction of another parallel organisation can be "a way of anchoring countries which are geographically in Europe and share our values."</p>

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<p>Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for a special consideration from the EU and the Ukrainian authorities submitted the second part of their application on Monday.</p>

<p>However, the membership of the European Union is generally granted keeping a number of factors in mind like the economic and global standing of the nations but considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there is a slight chance that the EU may decide to treat this as a special situation.</p>

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A major demand from Ukraine from the start of the Russian invasion has been an accelerated process to include them in the European Union. However, although western countries have helped them with ammunition and funds, the EU membership still remains a far-fetched dream.

A major demand from Ukraine from the start of the Russian invasion has been an accelerated process to include them in the European Union. However, although western countries have helped them with ammunition and funds, the EU membership still remains a far-fetched dream. France president Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that it can take decades before Ukraine becomes a member of the European Union. During his speech at the EU parliament, he suggested that Ukraine should consider joining a "parallel European community" in the meantime. "We all know perfectly well that the process to allow [Ukraine] to join would take several years indeed, probably several decades," Macron said on Monday according to the BBC. Also read | Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as pressure mounts up "That is the truth, unless we decide to lower the standards for accession. And rethink the unity of our Europe," he added while talking about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. There have been talks about accelerating the membership process but it seems unlikely considering the past record of the EU. Macron insisted that the introduction of another parallel organisation can be "a way of anchoring countries which are geographically in Europe and share our values." Also read | Victory Day Parade: Russia defending motherland in Ukraine, says Putin Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for a special consideration from the EU and the Ukrainian authorities submitted the second part of their application on Monday. However, the membership of the European Union is generally granted keeping a number of factors in mind like the economic and global standing of the nations but considering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there is a slight chance that the EU may decide to treat this as a special situation. Watch WION live TV here -

Ukraine's European Union membership can take 'several years', says Emmanuel Macron

Russia will celebrate Victory Day on Monday even as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third month. All eyes are on Russian President Putin's address to the nation on Victory Day.

Russia prepares to mark victory day as Russia-Ukraine war enters third month

US First Lady Jill Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine and met Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska.

US First Lady Jill Biden’s surprise Ukraine visit, meets Ukraine First Lady

Russia celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9. Fewer Russian tanks and other military hardware will rumble through Moscow’s Red Square on Monday due to the invasion of Ukraine. The patriotic fervor associated with the sacred holiday, however, could be as strong as ever. This year’s Victory Day won’t just honor a conflict that ended 77 years ago. Many Russians will be thinking about the thousands of troops fighting in neighboring Ukraine.

Why Victory Day in Russia is different this year?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has honored a little dog named Patron. The country’s little fighter has helped sniff out Russian mines and explosives in the northeastern city of Chernihiv and acts as a mascot of the country’s State Emergency Service.

Ukraine's mine sniffing dog Patron receives state honour from President Zelensky

Ivan Lisun is a 97-year old veteran Soviet Union World War 2 soldier whose home got destroyed due to bombardments by Russia amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Former Soviet Union World War 2 soldier lashes out at Russia for destroying his home in Ukraine

In Pics: Is it war tourism? World leaders throng Ukraine to show support

<p>Russian bombing of a school in Ukraine's village of Bilohorivka has claim two lives and 60 trapped in the debris are feared dead, said Serhiy Gaidai, governor of the Luhansk region.</p>

<p>The governor said that Russia dropped a bomb on the school on Saturday afternoon. About 90 people were sheltering in the school. The bombing caused a fire in the building. Thirty people have been rescued.</p>

<p>"The fire was extinguished after nearly four hours, then the rubble was cleared, and, unfortunately, the bodies of two people were found," Gaidai wrote on wrote in a post on the Telegram messaging app. "Sixty people were likely to have died under the rubble of buildings."</p>

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<p>Separately, Gaidai said that according to preliminary information, shelling in the village of Shypilovo destroyed a house and 11 people remained under the building's debris.</p>

<p>News agency Reuters said that it could not immediately verify the reports.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that over 300 people (civilians) have been evacuated from Mariupol steel plant. Ukrainian soldiers are still holed-up inside the Azovstal steel factory. It is the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the key port city. Russia has already declared that Mariupol is under its control.</p>

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Russian bombing of a school in Ukraine's village of Bilohorivka has claim two lives and 60 trapped in the debris are feared dead, said Serhiy Gaidai, governor of the Luhansk region.

Russian bombing of a school in Ukraine's village of Bilohorivka has claim two lives and 60 trapped in the debris are feared dead, said Serhiy Gaidai, governor of the Luhansk region. The governor said that Russia dropped a bomb on the school on Saturday afternoon. About 90 people were sheltering in the school. The bombing caused a fire in the building. Thirty people have been rescued. "The fire was extinguished after nearly four hours, then the rubble was cleared, and, unfortunately, the bodies of two people were found," Gaidai wrote on wrote in a post on the Telegram messaging app. "Sixty people were likely to have died under the rubble of buildings." Watch | Russia-Ukraine crisis: China rejects America's claim, says countries distorting our position × Separately, Gaidai said that according to preliminary information, shelling in the village of Shypilovo destroyed a house and 11 people remained under the building's debris. News agency Reuters said that it could not immediately verify the reports. Also Read | Over 300 civilians evacuated from Azovstal steel plant, says Ukrainian President Zelensky Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that over 300 people (civilians) have been evacuated from Mariupol steel plant. Ukrainian soldiers are still holed-up inside the Azovstal steel factory. It is the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the key port city. Russia has already declared that Mariupol is under its control. (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russian bombing of Ukrainian school kills 2, sixty trapped under rubble: Governor

US first lady Jill Biden visited Ukraine to show support for the people of the country as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities. She also met Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine.

Ukraine under attack: US first lady Jill Biden travels to Ukraine under cloak of secrecy

In a bid to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine, street artists have used murals and moving illustrations to highlight the plight of Ukrainians, and convey a message of peace.

Russia-Ukraine war: Street artists paint murals in support of Ukraine

In a recent update on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, 2 people have been killed in the Russian bombing. Russian forces targeted the school in the Ukrainian village of Bilohorivka.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Bombing of school in Ukraine's Bilohorivka village kills two

As the battle continues in Ukraine, Russian forces are preparing for the victory day on May 9 and experts have predicted a declaration of all-out war on Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will celebrate the World War 2 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with a traditional victory day parade.

Russia to celebrate Victory Day, observers speculate 'All-Out' war on Ukraine

According to reports, Ukrainian armed forces struck a Russian armoured unit this week. This wrecked Russia's most advanced tank the T-90M main battle tank. The incident happened in the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv.

Ukraine-Russia war: Report says Ukrainian forces struck Russian armoured unit

Civilians were rescued from Azovstal steelworks in the port city of Mariupol. Ahead of the Victory Day parade in Moscow, what lies ahead for the besieged port city? Watch this report.

Civilians evacuated from Azovstal steelworks | What next for Mariupol?

The Ukraine-Russia war is being called a frozen conflict. For major arms manufacturers - it has opened a new line of revenue. Who is benefiting from the war in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you how the military-industrial complex is winning.

Gravitas Plus: How Defence Giants are making billions from the Ukraine war

It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, G7 will hold virtual meet with Zelensky.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: G7 to hold virtual meet with President Zelensky

More than two months have passed on, and the fighting in Ukraine rages on. In the latest development, Kyiv said that Russia has destroyed a Ukrainian museum with a missile strike.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia destroys Skovoroda Museum with missile strike

On May 9th, Russia will mark victory day and experts have predicted a declaration of all-out war on Ukraine. However, Russia has dismissed these reports and called them nonsense. Moscow refers to its invasion in Ukraine as a special military operation.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Experts predict declaration of all-out war on Ukraine

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President Zelensky has now confirmed that Europe is formulating the sixth branch of sanctions against the Kremlin. The Russian government is already facing a number of sanctions and now Italy seized a yacht that has links to Russia.

Ukraine war: West continues sanctions against Kremlin, Italy seizes Russian luxury yacht

France's President Emmanuel Macron promised a fresh start for the country after winning a second term. He said, the opening era will be one of resolute action for our country and for we will act first to avoid escalation after the Ukraine war.

France: 'Will act first to avoid escalation after Ukraine war,' says French President Macron

Days before Victory Day, Russia intensifies attack in Ukraine. Will Putin officially declare war on Ukraine on May 9? After failing to get into Kyiv, what's the new phase of the war? Who is winning this war? Listen in to our experts Robert Dale, Boris Volkhonsky on #WIONWideangle

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously backed a peaceful resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: UNSC unanimous resolution backs peaceful resolution

<p>As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The new package, which is worth $150 million, will include 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, jamming equipment, counter-artillery radar, field equipment and spare parts, a Reuters report said, citing a US official. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, Biden said, "Today, the United States is continuing our strong support for the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia's ongoing aggression." &nbsp;</p>

<p>To help Ukraine in this time of dire need, the United States has sent around $3.4 billion worth of armaments since Russian invasion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It includes "Ghost" drones, howitzers, anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger systems and ammunition. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The new transfers of weapons will happen from the remaining $250 million in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky</strong></p>

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<p>In response to an emergency, PDA allows the president to make the transfer of excess weapons without congressional approval from the US stocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Ukraine, Biden had also proposed a $33 billion assistance package last month. To send it, the president needs Congress approval. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Congress should quickly provide the requested funding to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table," Biden said while saying that the latest authorisation of weapons has "nearly exhausted" the drawdown authority funding. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said.

As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said. This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. The new package, which is worth $150 million, will include 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, jamming equipment, counter-artillery radar, field equipment and spare parts, a Reuters report said, citing a US official. Also Read | Not helping Ukraine 'target' Russian generals: Pentagon In a statement, Biden said, "Today, the United States is continuing our strong support for the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia's ongoing aggression." To help Ukraine in this time of dire need, the United States has sent around $3.4 billion worth of armaments since Russian invasion. It includes "Ghost" drones, howitzers, anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger systems and ammunition. The new transfers of weapons will happen from the remaining $250 million in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). Watch | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky × In response to an emergency, PDA allows the president to make the transfer of excess weapons without congressional approval from the US stocks. For Ukraine, Biden had also proposed a $33 billion assistance package last month. To send it, the president needs Congress approval. "Congress should quickly provide the requested funding to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table," Biden said while saying that the latest authorisation of weapons has "nearly exhausted" the drawdown authority funding. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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Whenever a crisis breaks out, China is usually on the opposite side of the West, be it trade or even the pandemic. However, Chinese companies are pulling back from doing business in Russia.

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<p>Russian troops in Ukraine are sabotaging own military vehicles and tanks in order to avoid fighting in war as per wiretaps intercepted by Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said a report in The Daily Beast. The news outlet said that in one regiment, Russian soldiers were pouring sand in the fuel systems of the tanks to clog them.</p>

<p>The report in The Daily Beast is based on a Facebook video posted by a Ukraine Government handle. This is an audio clip in which two men can be heard conversing in Russian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don't follow stupid orders, I simply refuse,” one fighter can be heard telling a comrade. “The motherf****r sent me to tanks, motherf*cking piece of shit. I f***ed it up and that's it.” The Daily Beast has quoted these soldiers.</p>

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<p>There are reports of Russian forces in Ukraine being low on morale. Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan has been to capture Kyiv. But Russian invasion of Ukraine which commenced on February 24 has not yielded such a result so far.</p>

<p>Barring Mariupol, Russia has not been able to gain control of a single major Ukrainian city though it has carried out airstrikes and artillery attacks on several cities including Ukrainian capital Kyiv.</p>

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<p>There has been a steady trickle of western help to Ukraine. On Friday, (May 7) US President Joe Biden signed a USD 150 million weapons package for Ukraine.</p>

<p>This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers.&nbsp;</p>

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Russian troops in Ukraine are sabotaging own military vehicles and tanks in order to avoid fighting in war as per wiretaps intercepted by Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said a report in The Daily Beast.

Russian troops in Ukraine are sabotaging own military vehicles and tanks in order to avoid fighting in war as per wiretaps intercepted by Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said a report in The Daily Beast. The news outlet said that in one regiment, Russian soldiers were pouring sand in the fuel systems of the tanks to clog them. The report in The Daily Beast is based on a Facebook video posted by a Ukraine Government handle. This is an audio clip in which two men can be heard conversing in Russian. “I don't follow stupid orders, I simply refuse,” one fighter can be heard telling a comrade. “The motherf****r sent me to tanks, motherf*cking piece of shit. I f***ed it up and that's it.” The Daily Beast has quoted these soldiers. Watch | Russia-Ukraine crisis: What happened on February 24 in Kyiv? × There are reports of Russian forces in Ukraine being low on morale. Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan has been to capture Kyiv. But Russian invasion of Ukraine which commenced on February 24 has not yielded such a result so far. Barring Mariupol, Russia has not been able to gain control of a single major Ukrainian city though it has carried out airstrikes and artillery attacks on several cities including Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Also Read | In new $150mn weapons package, US President Joe Biden to send counter-artillery radar, others to Ukraine There has been a steady trickle of western help to Ukraine. On Friday, (May 7) US President Joe Biden signed a USD 150 million weapons package for Ukraine. This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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