Russia war parade LIVE: Trump explodes at Russia as Putin prepares huge show of force

28 mins ago09:40 Rebecca Robinson

The Lancet drone and the Geran-2 drone displayed int he Victory Day parade have both been used to attack Ukraine.

The Lancet drone, used for strike and reconnaissance missions, has attacked and destroyed Ukrainian military hardware, such as tanks and a military jet.

The Geran-2 drone is a kamikaze drone and been used to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

1 hour ago09:03 Rebecca Robinson

1 hour ago08:39 Rebecca Robinson

Vladimir Putin gave thanks "everyone who fought for a peaceful future" during his Victory Day speech.

He said: "Dear friends, in the Second World War, almost 80% of the population were involved in the complete defeat of Nazi Germany and militarist Japan.

"I thank the efforts of the Allied forces, resistance, and the people of China, everyone who fought for a peaceful future. Glory to the people who won the war."

2 hours ago08:25 Rebecca Robinson

Vladimir Putin marked the beginning of Victory Day with an impassioned speech and minute silence to remember those who fought in WWII.

The military parade will now get underway.

Victory Day celebrations have begun. (Image: AP)

2 hours ago08:12 Rebecca Robinson

Sir Keir Starmer's office announced massive sanctions on 100 oil tankers in an effort to target Vladimir Putin's "shadow fleet" used to transport the crucial Russian export.

The ships, used to circumvent existing regulations, have carried over £18 billion worth of cargo since 2024, something Sir Keir Starmer vowed to "destroy".

The new measures will ban the sanctioned tankers from British ports and could see them detained in the country's waters.

The Prime Minister is expected to announce the fresh wave of restrictions at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit of northern European leaders in Oslo, Norway.

2 hours ago07:41 Rebecca Robinson

Russia has been accused of breaking its own ceasefire 220 times this morning, hitting eight Ukrainian settlements.

Governor of the Zaporizhzhia region Ivan Fedorov said villages were hit by 150 drones and 70 artillery rounds in the past 24 hours.

Ukraine’s armed forces added that Russia has attacked Ukrainian positions with multiple rockets, drones, and mounted raids along the frontlines.

3 hours ago07:17 Rebecca Robinson

JD Vance said the US would "walk away" from negotiating peace in Ukraine if it believes Russia to be acting in bad faith.

He told Fox news:"We knew that Russia would ask for too much because Russia's perspective on the ground is that they're winning. Our attitude is we don't want Ukraine to collapse. We obviously want Ukraine to remain a sovereign country.

"But Russia can't expect to be given territory they haven't even conquered yet. I actually think that it’s progress that they’re even talking at all – the Russians and Ukrainians. I think it’s progress that they are putting concrete peace plans on the table. But we knew that the Russians' first offer would be too much.

"We knew that they would ask for more than what was reasonable to give, that's how negotiations often work. What would bother me is if we conclude that the Russians are not engaging in negotiation in good faith. And if that happens, yeah, we're going to walk away. The president’s gonna say – we’re out of this."

3 hours ago06:52 Rebecca Robinson

Russia's Victory Day parade is an annual military parade on Moscow's Red Square on May 9 - Victory Day.

Vladimir Putin is the guest of honor and keynote speaker as Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces.

The parade commemorates the fall of Nazi Germany to the Red Army, marking the end of the Eastern Front of World War II, known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War.

4 hours ago06:36 Rebecca Robinson

Much like VE Day, Russia celebrates Victory Day every year to mark the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945.

It happens on May 9 and typically involves a large display of military prowess in Red Square.

4 hours ago06:22 Rebecca Robinson