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Financial Times • May 11, 2026 17:09

What Victory Day means to Russia now

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A commemoration of those who died in the second world war is being used to lend legitimacy to war in Ukraine

Story Timeline

Mon 19:31 - DW

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Mon 19:31 - DW All

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Mon 19:31 - DW World

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Mon 19:31 - DW Top

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

Wed 02:58 - DW All

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

Wed 02:58 - DW Top

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

Wed 05:30 - France 24

Ukraine reports Russian drone, missile attacks after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins

Wed 09:09 - DW All

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

Wed 09:09 - DW Top

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

Wed 10:11 - France 24

Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks

Wed 11:53 - BBC Europe

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Wed 12:59 - France 24

War in Ukraine: Russia attacks east and south Ukraine with over 100 drones

Wed 19:34 - Euronews

’Ukraine will respond in kind’, Zelenskyy says after Russia breaks Kyiv’s ceasefire

Thu 14:15 - France 24

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Fri 09:07 - DW All

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Fri 09:07 - DW Top

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Fri 09:07 - DW

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Fri 09:16 - France 24

Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire

Fri 12:44 - France 24

Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years

Fri 18:10 - France 24

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:23 - Fox News

Trump announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

Fri 18:24 - DW

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:24 - DW All

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:24 - DW Top

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:52 - Euronews

Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Fri 18:57 - Sky News (UK)

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

Sat 02:08 - The Hill

Trump hopes for 'big extension' on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Sat 11:00 - The Guardian

Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live

Sat 16:19 - France 24

Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

Sat 17:22 - France 24

Could and would Ukraine target Putin?

Sat 19:07 - France 24

Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations

Sat 19:16 - DW

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 19:16 - DW All

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 19:16 - DW Top

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 19:16 - DW World

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat 21:32 - Fox News

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Sun 00:40 - Washington Examiner

Putin thinks Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’ as three-day ceasefire goes into effect

Sun 15:00 - France 24

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire violations

Mon 14:35 - France 24

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Mon 17:09 - Financial Times

What Victory Day means to Russia now

Different Perspectives

BBC Europe

1 article

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11:53

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

DW

4 articles

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19:16

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

18:24

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and …

09:07

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow …

19:31

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

DW All

6 articles

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19:16

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

18:24

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and …

09:07

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow …

09:09

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

02:58

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

19:31

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

DW Top

6 articles

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19:16

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

18:24

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. Both Ukraine and Russia confirmed the ceasefire and …

09:07

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new strikes. A Victory Day parade in Moscow …

09:09

Dozens killed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

02:58

Ukraine: Dozens killed hours before Kyiv-proposed ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned "cynical, vile" attacks by Russia.

19:31

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

DW World

2 articles

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19:16

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

19:31

Russia offers Ukraine May 8-9 ceasefire amid WWII anniversary, but threatens major reprisals in same breath

President Putin has unilaterally declared a two-day truce amid commemorations of the end of World War II in Moscow. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed his own truce starting a couple of …

Euronews

2 articles

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18:52

Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President announces ceasefire ahead of contentious Russia military parade. Ukraine says will implement cessation of hostilities, but only in central Moscow where the festivities are taking place Saturday.

19:34

’Ukraine will respond in kind’, Zelenskyy says after Russia breaks Kyiv’s ceasefire

Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will …

Fox News

2 articles

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21:32

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.

18:23

Trump announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

Trump announces a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia to celebrate the Soviet WWII victory, including a prisoner exchange of 1,000 each.

France 24

12 articles

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14:35

Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine on Monday reported fighting along their long front line despite a US-mediated ceasefire, and each accused the other of launching drone and artillery strikes. Ukraine and Russia …

15:00

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire violations

Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce with Russia, Ukrainian officials said. US …

19:07

Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted …

17:22

Could and would Ukraine target Putin?

A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on …

16:19

Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at …

18:10

Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, starting on May 9. Aside from a pause in the fighting, the two warring sides will …

12:44

Russia forced to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years

The unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia on the eve of its national World War II commemorations crumbled right after it took effect. Ukraine and Russia launched major attacks against each …

09:16

Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks despite Victory Day ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of violating a two-day ceasefire announced by Moscow to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Ukraine's air force …

14:15

Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering …

12:59

War in Ukraine: Russia attacks east and south Ukraine with over 100 drones

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Russia had decided to reject efforts to halt fighting and save lives by launching fresh attacks on Ukraine, which had called a unilateral ceasefire.

10:11

Kyiv says Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks

Kyiv said on Wednesday that Russia had violated a unilateral ceasefire called by Ukraine by attacking Ukrainian cities with 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight.

05:30

Ukraine reports Russian drone, missile attacks after Kyiv-declared ceasefire begins

Ukraine said Russia had continued to launch drone and missile attacks into the country on Wednesday morning, hours after a unilateral ceasefire declared by Kyiv had come into effect. Both …

Sky News (UK)

1 article

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18:57

Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.

The Guardian

1 article

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11:00

Three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow holds Victory Day parade – Europe live

As ceasefire begins, Zelenskyy says ‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home’An update from the World Health Organization on …

The Hill

1 article

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02:08

Trump hopes for 'big extension' on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

President Trump said on Friday that he hopes a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will be extended beyond the announced three days, after the two countries agreed to halt …

Washington Examiner

1 article

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00:40

Putin thinks Ukraine war ‘coming to an end’ as three-day ceasefire goes into effect

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he thinks the Ukraine war is 'coming to an end' the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade.