Russia's parade shows 'shiny' uniforms but 'not reflective of ability to fight'
Defence expert says the Victory Day parade is more for show, and is "disconnected" from the country's military capability.
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Politics Defence Secretary says Putin 'mirroring fascism and tyranny' of WW2
Ben Wallace spoke at the National Army Museum on the same day as Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow.
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Russia Putin says Russian offensive in Ukraine 'response to Western policies'
The Russian President said the campaign in Ukraine was a timely and necessary move to ward off potential aggression.
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Ukraine What is Russia's Victory Day and could it affect the war in Ukraine?
The 9 May marks Russia's victory over Nazi Germany and is celebrated every year.
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Ukraine Boris Johnson addresses UK's determination to support Ukraine in VE Day speech
MOD highlighted that alliances formed during and following the Second World War are now more important than ever.
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Ukraine Dozens feared dead after Russian bomb levels Ukraine school
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has condemned the 'war crime' and said Vladimir Putin's regime in Moscow would be held to account.
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Ukraine No evil can avoid responsibility, says Ukraine president during VE Day speech
His words coincide with Victory in Europe Day when European countries celebrate the surrender of German forces marking the victory in WWII.
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Ukraine Ukrainian military releases aerial footage of strikes on Russian-occupied Snake Island
Satellite photos appear to show Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia's efforts to control the Black Sea.
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Ukraine Women, children and the elderly evacuated from Mariupol steel mill
The latest evacuees followed roughly 500 others who were allowed to leave the plant and other parts of the city in recent days.
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Russia One of Russia's most advanced tanks has been destroyed, MOD intelligence suggests
Approximately 100 T-90M tanks are currently in service among Russia's best-equipped units, including those fighting in Ukraine.
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Ukraine UN Council supports Secretary-General's search for 'peaceful solution' on Ukraine
The UN expressed "strong support" for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' efforts to find a peaceful solution to the "dispute" in Ukraine.
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Ukraine What electronic warfare equipment could the UK send to Ukraine?
Electronic warfare is a key part of modern warfare, allowing for the interception and degradation of the enemy’s networks.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Soldiers trapped at Mariupol steel works 'prepared to die there'
A third evacuation attempt to get both civilians and soldiers out of the plant is currently underway.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Third attempt to evacuate Mariupol steel plant underway
The Azovstal steel plant has become a symbol of resistance as Russia continues its assault on Mariupol.
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Ukraine US shared intelligence before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says
Ukraine alone decided to target and sink Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship using its own anti-ship missiles, according to a US official.
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UK 'Fresher conversation' needed on defence spending, UK forces chief says
Defence Secretary reportedly wrote to Chancellor to warn the NATO spending target was in jeopardy but had received no reply.