<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"You are fighting for your Motherland, its future.The death of every soldier and officer is painful for us.The state will do everything to take care of these families," he said.</p>

<p>Putin claims that the West is planning a punitive attack in Donbas, Ukraine's eastern region, where Russia's military actions are now concentrated.</p>

<p>He said Russia "urged Europe to find a fair compromise, but they didn't want to hear us".</p>

<p>"In Kyiv they were saying they might get nuclear weapons and NATO started exploring the lands close to us and that became an obvious threat to our country and to our borders," Putin adds. "Everything was telling us that there is a need to fight."</p>

<p>In front of nearly 10,000 troops, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his justifications for the country's "special military operation" in Ukraine, alleging that the West was planning an attack on Crimea and that Moscow had "no other choice."</p>

<p>"NATO countries did not want to listen to us. They had different plans, and we saw them. They were planning an invasion of our historic lands, including Crimea … Russia gave a preemptive rebuff to aggression. It was a forced, timely, and only right decision.</p>

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<p>As he launched the annual parade commemorating the triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II, Putin claimed Russian servicemen in Ukraine were defending the Motherland from a "absolutely unacceptable threat."</p>

<p>Putin told tens of thousands of servicemen assembled in Moscow's Red Square that Russian forces in Ukraine were still fighting Nazism, but that it was crucial to "do all possible" to prevent another global conflict.</p>

<p>"You are fighting for the motherland, for its future, for no one to forget the lessons of World War II," Putin told Russian servicemen who had returned from the war in Ukraine.<br />
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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.

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. "You are fighting for your Motherland, its future.The death of every soldier and officer is painful for us.The state will do everything to take care of these families," he said. Putin claims that the West is planning a punitive attack in Donbas, Ukraine's eastern region, where Russia's military actions are now concentrated. He said Russia "urged Europe to find a fair compromise, but they didn't want to hear us". "In Kyiv they were saying they might get nuclear weapons and NATO started exploring the lands close to us and that became an obvious threat to our country and to our borders," Putin adds. "Everything was telling us that there is a need to fight." In front of nearly 10,000 troops, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his justifications for the country's "special military operation" in Ukraine, alleging that the West was planning an attack on Crimea and that Moscow had "no other choice." "NATO countries did not want to listen to us. They had different plans, and we saw them. They were planning an invasion of our historic lands, including Crimea … Russia gave a preemptive rebuff to aggression. It was a forced, timely, and only right decision. Pictures | Victory Day Parade: Russia marks its historic win over Nazis in 1945 As he launched the annual parade commemorating the triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II, Putin claimed Russian servicemen in Ukraine were defending the Motherland from a "absolutely unacceptable threat." Putin told tens of thousands of servicemen assembled in Moscow's Red Square that Russian forces in Ukraine were still fighting Nazism, but that it was crucial to "do all possible" to prevent another global conflict. "You are fighting for the motherland, for its future, for no one to forget the lessons of World War II," Putin told Russian servicemen who had returned from the war in Ukraine. "For Russia, For Victory, Hurrah!" he exclaimed to the assembled warriors as he concluded his address. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Amid the Ukraine war, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

<p>The two leaders held a press conference as Trudeau said: "It is clear that Vladimir Putin is responsible for heinous war crimes."</p>

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<p>The Canadian prime minister added that "there must be accountability" while asserting that he had &nbsp;"witnessed first-hand the brutality of Russia's illegal war".</p>

<p>Trudeau also raised the flag at the Canadian embassy in Kyiv.</p>

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<p>"Canada will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine," Trudeau said in a tweet, adding, "We’re here to show our support for Ukraine and its people."</p>

<p>The Canadian prime minister had informed earlier that he had spoken to US President Biden as the two leaders "focussed on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine" and the "ongoing coordinated response".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Report says Ukrainian forces struck Russian armoured unit</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, US First Lady Jill Biden had visited Ukraine and met President Zelenksy's wife Olena Zelenska.</p>

<p>The Canadian prime minister visited Irpin outside Ukraine's capital where Russian forces allegedly committed atrocities against civilians.</p>

<p>Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn said PM Trudeau "came to Irpin to see with his own eyes all the horror that the Russian occupiers had done to our city."</p>

<p>"He saw -- not military facilities -- but burned and completely destroyed homes of Irpin residents, who until recently enjoyed life and had their own plans for the future," Irpin's Mayor added.&nbsp;</p>

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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.

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." I’m in Ukraine with @cafreeland and @melaniejoly today. We’re here to show our support for Ukraine and its people. Our message to President @ZelenskyyUa and Ukrainians is this: Canada will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. More to come on our visit. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 8, 2022 × The Canadian prime minister added that "there must be accountability" while asserting that he had "witnessed first-hand the brutality of Russia's illegal war". Trudeau also raised the flag at the Canadian embassy in Kyiv. Also Read in Pics: How Ukraine has fractured Russia's feared T-90 tank "Canada will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine," Trudeau said in a tweet, adding, "We’re here to show our support for Ukraine and its people." The Canadian prime minister had informed earlier that he had spoken to US President Biden as the two leaders "focussed on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine" and the "ongoing coordinated response". Watch: Report says Ukrainian forces struck Russian armoured unit Earlier in the day, US First Lady Jill Biden had visited Ukraine and met President Zelenksy's wife Olena Zelenska. The Canadian prime minister visited Irpin outside Ukraine's capital where Russian forces allegedly committed atrocities against civilians. Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn said PM Trudeau "came to Irpin to see with his own eyes all the horror that the Russian occupiers had done to our city." "He saw -- not military facilities -- but burned and completely destroyed homes of Irpin residents, who until recently enjoyed life and had their own plans for the future," Irpin's Mayor added. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>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".</p>

<p>"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.</p>

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<p>The Biden administration had earlier banned the import of Russian oil into the country. European nations who depend on Russian oil had earlier said they were aiming to cut down on Russian gas.</p>

<p>The G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the US. The EU is considered an honorary member of the group.</p>

<p>The White House further added that the US government will sanction three major Russian television stations and deny Russian companies access to consulting services by US firms.</p>

<p>The US has sanctioned Joint Stock Company NTV Broadcasting Company, &nbsp;Joint Stock Company Channel One Russia and &nbsp;Television Station Russia-1. The Biden administration has barred US companies from financing the Russian companies.</p>

<p>The G7 leaders also held a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The G7 meeting comes as Russia prepares to celebrate its victory over Nazi Germany on May 9 in Moscow.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US first lady Jill Biden travels to Ukraine&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>In a statement, the G7 nations said the Ukraine war will bring "shame on Russia and the historic sacrifices of its people."</p>

<p>"Russia has violated the international rules-based order, particularly the UN Charter, conceived after the Second World War to spare successive generations from the scourge of war," the G7 nations said as they vowed to remain united against Russia while asserting that "President Putin must not win his war against Ukraine".</p>

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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.

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. Also Read: Victory will be ours, says Putin on Ukraine war The Biden administration had earlier banned the import of Russian oil into the country. European nations who depend on Russian oil had earlier said they were aiming to cut down on Russian gas. The G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the US. The EU is considered an honorary member of the group. The White House further added that the US government will sanction three major Russian television stations and deny Russian companies access to consulting services by US firms. The US has sanctioned Joint Stock Company NTV Broadcasting Company, Joint Stock Company Channel One Russia and Television Station Russia-1. The Biden administration has barred US companies from financing the Russian companies. The G7 leaders also held a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The G7 meeting comes as Russia prepares to celebrate its victory over Nazi Germany on May 9 in Moscow. Watch: US first lady Jill Biden travels to Ukraine In a statement, the G7 nations said the Ukraine war will bring "shame on Russia and the historic sacrifices of its people." "Russia has violated the international rules-based order, particularly the UN Charter, conceived after the Second World War to spare successive generations from the scourge of war," the G7 nations said as they vowed to remain united against Russia while asserting that "President Putin must not win his war against Ukraine". (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Lugansk regional governor said at least 60 people who had taken shelter in a village may have been killed after it was reportedly hit by a Russian airstrike.</p>

<p>"The bombs fell on the school and unfortunately it was completely destroyed. There were a total of 90 people, 27 were saved," Lugansk regional governor Sergii Gaida said adding, "sixty people who were in the school are very probably dead."</p>

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<p>Rescue workers are reportedly looking for survivors amid the rubble, reports say. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Azov battalion said Russian forces fired at the Azovstal steel plant even as Ukraine's government informed hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the plant.</p>

<p>Ukraine forces in Azovstal have said "surrender is not an option" as Russian troops continue to sweep through Mariupol.</p>

<p>Russia is set to celebrate the 77th anniversary over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with MiG-29 fighter jets and weapons to be put on display.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Civilians evacuated from Azovstal Steel Plant in Mariupol</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, reports say Russian troops have surrounded Severodonetsk city even as officials claim at least 15,000 civilians remain in the city.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Ukraine had said it had sunk a landing craft near the Black Sea's Snake Island in a drone strike. However, Russia is yet to confirm the strike.</p>

<p>As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russia had said earlier that it would boycott a UN Security Council meeting on EU's Political and Security Committee (PSC) as relations between the West and Russia continues to go downhill.</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Lugansk regional governor said at least 60 people who had taken shelter in a village may have been killed after it was reportedly hit by a Russian airstrike. "The bombs fell on the school and unfortunately it was completely destroyed. There were a total of 90 people, 27 were saved," Lugansk regional governor Sergii Gaida said adding, "sixty people who were in the school are very probably dead." Also Read: Victory will be ours, says Putin on Ukraine war Rescue workers are reportedly looking for survivors amid the rubble, reports say. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Azov battalion said Russian forces fired at the Azovstal steel plant even as Ukraine's government informed hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the plant. Ukraine forces in Azovstal have said "surrender is not an option" as Russian troops continue to sweep through Mariupol. Russia is set to celebrate the 77th anniversary over Nazi Germany in World War II on May 9 with MiG-29 fighter jets and weapons to be put on display. Watch: Civilians evacuated from Azovstal Steel Plant in Mariupol Meanwhile, reports say Russian troops have surrounded Severodonetsk city even as officials claim at least 15,000 civilians remain in the city. On Saturday, Ukraine had said it had sunk a landing craft near the Black Sea's Snake Island in a drone strike. However, Russia is yet to confirm the strike. As the war in Ukraine drags on, Russia had said earlier that it would boycott a UN Security Council meeting on EU's Political and Security Committee (PSC) as relations between the West and Russia continues to go downhill. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>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.</p>

<p>"Today, our soldiers, as their ancestors, are fighting side by side to liberate their native land from the Nazi filth with the confidence that, as in 1945, victory will be ours," the Russian president said.</p>

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<p>Putin had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 as Russian forces entered the neighbouring country. However, they were met with fierce resistance by Ukrainian forces with the war dragging on for over two months.</p>

<p>The Russian president's comments come even as Ukrainian forces have been holding on in Mariupol. Ukraine's President compared the World War II situation saying: "Decades after World War II, darkness has returned to Ukraine, and it has become black and white again."</p>

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<p>Ukraine said civilians have been evacuated from Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant with the city low on food, electricity and water amid weeks of Russian bombing.</p>

<p>"The enemy is trying to finish off the defenders of Azovstal, they are trying to do it before May 9 to give Vladimir Putin a gift," Zelensky said even as preparations are underway in Moscow to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory of the former Soviet forces over Nazi Germany in World War II.</p>

<p>Putin however said: "Today, it is our common duty to prevent the rebirth of Nazism which caused so much suffering to the peoples of different countries," Putin stated while adding, "Sadly, today, Nazism is rearing its head once more."</p>

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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.

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. "Today, our soldiers, as their ancestors, are fighting side by side to liberate their native land from the Nazi filth with the confidence that, as in 1945, victory will be ours," the Russian president said. Also Read: Russian bombing of Ukrainian school kills 2, sixty trapped under rubble Putin had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 as Russian forces entered the neighbouring country. However, they were met with fierce resistance by Ukrainian forces with the war dragging on for over two months. The Russian president's comments come even as Ukrainian forces have been holding on in Mariupol. Ukraine's President compared the World War II situation saying: "Decades after World War II, darkness has returned to Ukraine, and it has become black and white again." Watch: How defence giants are making billions from the Ukraine war Ukraine said civilians have been evacuated from Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant with the city low on food, electricity and water amid weeks of Russian bombing. "The enemy is trying to finish off the defenders of Azovstal, they are trying to do it before May 9 to give Vladimir Putin a gift," Zelensky said even as preparations are underway in Moscow to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory of the former Soviet forces over Nazi Germany in World War II. Putin however said: "Today, it is our common duty to prevent the rebirth of Nazism which caused so much suffering to the peoples of different countries," Putin stated while adding, "Sadly, today, Nazism is rearing its head once more." WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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