10:30 a.m
Wagner boss accuses Russian military of fleeing fighting in Bakhmout
The head of the paramilitary group Wagner accused Russian regular army soldiers of fleeing their positions in Bakhmut, the epicenter of fighting in eastern Ukraine, and accused the state of being unable to defend Russia.
“Today a Defense Department unit escaped from one of our flanks. They left their posts, they all fled,” accused Yevgeny Prigoyine, who is in open conflict with the Russian military hierarchy. “Why can’t the state manage to defend the country? ‘ he launched again in a video posted to Telegram, while at the same time Russian President Vladimir Putin led a military parade in Moscow to commemorate the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
In the past few days he had accused Moscow of not delivering weapons. This morning, when the situation had calmed down, he said this morning that he had not yet seen the arrival of these weapons on the ground.
10:20
Britain prepares to send long-range missiles to Ukraine
Britain appears ready to send missiles to Ukraine capable of hitting targets up to 300 kilometers away, according to the Washington Post.
10:02 a.m
Vladimir Putin, surrounded by several Central Asian heads of state, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
09:56
Marina Ovslannikova was able to escape thanks to Reporters Without Borders
Under house arrest after showing her sign on TV, Marina Ovslannikova told BFM TV that thanks to the Reporters Without Borders association, she was able to flee the country. She broke her electronic bracelet before arriving in France, where she lives with her daughter. On the other hand, part of her family stayed in Russia and the propaganda has led Marina Ovslannikova to claim today that her mother “hates” her and that she supports Putin.
09:48
“Putin is inverting reality and creating a parallel reality,” said journalist Marina Ovslannikova
The TV presenter, who unfurled an anti-war banner on official Russian television, managed to escape to France. This Tuesday, when invited to comment on the Russian President’s speech, she estimated on BFM TV that Putin is “reversing reality.” “Russia has declared war and is trying to destroy Ukraine,” said Marina Ovslannikova, who has just published her book No War (Archipelago edition).
09:32
Beginning of the military parade
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09:23
“We want peace,” says Vladimir Putin
“We fought off international terrorism, the world is at a turning point,” says Vladimir Putin. From the outset, he accused the Ukrainian government of acting on orders from the West. “The Western elite divides society, causes conflict and sows Russophobia”. According to him, Russia wants peace, but the West is responsible for the situation. “Some are trying to create a new neo-Nazism and destroy our country,” he says, adding: “The world is at a turning point.”
09:15
Putin speaks
09:09
Beginning of the ceremony on Red Square
08:58
Putin arrives for the May 9 parade in Moscow’s Red Square
08:47
Putin wants to use the May 9 parade to demonstrate Russia’s continued influence in Central Asia
According to the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon are expected to attend the parade. The same applies to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Armenian President Nikol Pashinyan. For Putin, this should allow him to show influence in Russia in that region.
08:26
Poland has already deployed 10 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced the delivery of these 10 fighter jets during his visit to Canada. Poland plans to transfer a total of 20 MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine. As a replacement, the country bought 48 South Korean FA-50 aircraft.
08:21
The water supply in Donetsk is problematic
According to the services of the British Ministry of Defense, water supply is a growing problem in the Donetsk region. “Russian forces probably tried to secure the canal to alleviate water shortages in Donetsk. The Siversky-Donets Canal passes through the town of Chassiv Yar, about 6 km west of Bakhmout. Russia’s extensive use of indirect artillery in support of the capture of Bakhmut and surrounding territory likely caused collateral damage to the canal and other regional water infrastructure and undermined Russia’s efforts to address water shortages caused by its invasion,” the intelligence service said. “To compensate for the failure to capture and hold the canal, Russia is likely to build an aqueduct to alleviate water shortages in the city of Donetsk.”
08:16
More than 20,000 unemployed people are taking part in the “Revival Army” reconstruction project in Ukraine
More than 20,000 unemployed people from 17 regions of Ukraine did community service as part of the Army of Recovery project, according to the State Employment Service. In this way, conversion and repair work could be carried out nationwide.
08:06
Emmanuel Macron celebrates Europe Day
“Europe protected us from crises. It will also allow us to create jobs, security and order in a world at risk,” said the President of the Republic on the occasion of the Europe Day celebrations. On the Ukraine issue, “our joint response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be groundbreaking. We have drawn a line under Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. And today, with our help, Ukraine is resisting and will achieve victory on its own. Europe, sometimes criticized yesterday for being slow and isolated, acted quickly and decisively, in solidarity,” he adds.
07:52
Ursula van der Leyen in Kyiv
The President of the European Commission has arrived in Kiev. “It’s good to be back in Kiev. I welcome the President’s decision [ukrainien] to make May 9th Europe Day here in Ukraine as well,” she said on Twitter.
07:25
A loan of 189.32 million euros from the World Bank
Ukraine has just received €189.32 million from the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA). These funds will make it possible to reimburse the priority social expenditure of the state budget, in particular the financing of the salaries of public employees. These loans must be repaid within 10 years with a grace period of 4 years.
07:14
Russian propaganda videos hoist the “victory flag” in Berlin.
As Russia commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany, many propaganda videos featuring the Russian flag atop the Reichstag in Berlin, Germany, are circulating on social media. These videos are obviously fake.
07:07
The US ambassador in Kiev condemned the night attacks
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink condemned the attack Tuesday morning, saying in a tweet: “Ukraine, Europe and the US commemorated the victory over tyranny yesterday. Russia marks May 9th with more rockets and drones fired at Ukrainian cities and sleeping civilians.”
06:59
The US announces $1.2 billion in long-term aid to Ukraine
According to CNN, this aid will include drones, artillery shells and missiles for air defense systems, and other weapons.
06:56
Several Ukrainian journalists receive the Pulitzer Prize
The New York Times newspaper and the Associated Press news agency have been awarded the Pulitzer Prizes, America’s most prestigious press awards, for their work on the war in Ukraine. There are also several Ukrainian journalists, photographers Mstyslav Chernov and Evgeniy Maloletka for their reports in Mariupol. The prize was also awarded to video producer Vasilisa Stepanenko. Photojournalist Stas Kozliuk, who was part of the New York Times team, was also recognized for reporting on the Russian atrocities at Boutcha.
06:45
Heavy bombardment of Kyiv
This is the fifth bombardment of Kiev since early May. According to Serhiy Popko, head of the city’s military administration, this night’s attack is the strongest and densest. According to the authorities, 15 enemy air targets were detected and destroyed in the airspace around Kiev overnight. According to a preliminary report, there were no casualties or significant damage from falling debris.
According to him, today’s night attack was carried out by four Tu-95MS strategic bombers in the Caspian Sea region. The missiles, most likely of the Kh-101 (Kh-555) type, would not have hit their targets. At least five people were injured in Russian attacks on Kiev the day before. According to the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, the Russians have launched nearly 60 suicide drones across the country, including 36 in Kiev.
06:33
According to Wagner, there is “fierce” fighting in Bakhmout
The head of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said in an audio broadcast on Telegram on Monday that “fierce” fighting continued in Bakhmout, suggesting his troops are being given more ammunition after threatening to withdraw. According to him, Russian forces on Monday advanced 130 meters in this eastern Ukrainian city, the epicenter of fighting since the summer and largely destroyed today. “The groups are advancing and will keep advancing,” he said, saying Ukrainian troops now control only 2.36 square kilometers of the city.
06:08
Benjamin Haddad: “We must strengthen the means of combat against the Wagner group”
The bipartisan draft resolution calling on France and the European Union to list the Wagner Group as a terrorist organization is expected to pass the National Assembly today without incident. Such a classification, explains Paris MP Benjamin Haddad (Renaissance), president of the Franco-Ukrainian friendship group that carries the text, would make it possible to target the financial support of the galaxy from Evguéni Prigojine, the company’s boss. Read the interview here.
05:50
Russia celebrates victory over Nazi Germany
Russia celebrates victory over Nazi Germany this Tuesday, annual patriotic high mass with its military parade, which this year is taking place under high security due to serial failures in Ukraine and attacks on Russian territory.
President Vladimir Putin is expected to give a speech in front of thousands of soldiers standing at attention in Red Square.
05:40
Good morning
Welcome to this new live broadcast dedicated to the war in Ukraine.