Putin's remarks come on Victory Day, marking the 79th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Officials have said that the Russia-Ukraine war has reached a critical phase, as Putin has repeatedly warned of a broader war with the world's biggest nuclear powers.
Kim's message of solidarity for Putin came as Russia celebrates Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's win against Nazi Germany in WWII. The US and its allies have accused North Korea of providing weapons to Russia to be used in Ukraine.
The leaders discussed issues related to ensuring security in the Central Asian region, according to reports.
A Ukrainian official said that dead bodies of 44 civilians were found in the rubble of a building destroyed by Russia in March. The civilians were inside a five-story building that collapsed in Izyum in the Kharkiv region, said Oleh Synehubov, the head of Kharkiv's regional administration.
People marched on the streets carrying posters and photographs of those who lost their lives in the most recent Russia Ukraine war along with those who had lost their lives in World War II.
Putin drew parallels between the Red Army’s fighting against Nazi troops and the Russian forces’ action in Ukraine. He said that the campaign in Ukraine was a timely and necessary move to ward off a potential aggression.
May 9 is one of Russia’s most significant national holidays. Celebrated annually, Victory Day marks the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War 2. But this year, the country’s celebrations are likely to take on a whole new meaning.
As Monday’s holiday commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany approached, cities across Ukraine prepared for an expected increase in Russian attacks. Officials urged residents numbed by more than 10 weeks of war to heed air raid warnings.
Putin has been planning Russia's annual Victory Day on May 9. It seems that the date is his deadline for the war, exactly 75 days later.
The Indian contingent drew loud cheers from the crowd as it marched past with the announcer acknowledging India's contributions to Bangladesh's Liberation War of 1971.
This visit is in the context of 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka at which Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid has invited President Kovind to represent India as a guest of honour.
"We are expecting you in May next year at the celebrations devoted to marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Victory over Nazism," the Russian president told Prime Minister Modi during their talks.
Moscow: Russia showed off new machines of war, including a highly sophisticated tank, on Saturday in the annual Victory Day military parade through Red Square that marks the surrender of Nazi Germany and the Red
Moscow: The decorative 'safa' and the handlebar moustache of the Indian Army contingent participating in Russia's Victory Day celebrations are the centre of attraction among Russians in Moscow.The 75-member team of Indian Army's Granadiers, which
Mariupol (Ukraine): In a triumphant spectacle, President Vladimir Putin hailed the return of Crimea to Russia as the restoration of “historic justice” today before a jubilant, welcoming crowd on the holiday that Russians hold dearest
Moscow: Russia held a military parade Friday in Moscow marking the 69th anniversary of its victory against the German forces in World War II.More than 11,000 soldiers and officers of the armed forces, law enforcement
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