In his speech in Red Square, Putin tried to link Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the struggle against Nazism during World War Two Before we go, let's take a look at the key headlines:Īt a Victory Parade in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the world is at a "turning point", with a "real war" being waged against Russia We're now wrapping up our live coverage of today's events. Video caption: Putin claims West wants to destroy Russia at Victory Day parade Putin claims West wants to destroy Russia at Victory Day parade Ukraine, meanwhile, says its air defences downed 15 Russian cruise missiles launched at Kyiv overnight - no casualties have been reported.Earlier, Putin said Russia wanted a "peaceful" future, and blamed the West for sowing seeds of "hatred and Russophobia".Von der Leyen says Kyiv is the "beating heart" of European values, while Zelensky says success in defeating Russian attacks proves "we can win over this aggressor".Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is holding a news conference in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Zelensky.Putin again sought to link Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the struggle against Nazism, claiming that Russia was defending its sovereignty.The annual holiday commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two - but some events in Russia have been scaled back over security concerns.President Vladimir Putin has told Moscow's Victory Day parade that the world is at a "turning point", with a "real war" being waged against Russia.It is very pleasing for us and we would like to thank you for that,” Putin said, according to. “Undoubtedly, it is a manifestation of our special relations, our allied relations. Putin thanked Nazarbayev for visiting Moscow and said Nazarbayev’s participation in the Victory Day Parade will strengthen the trust between the two countries. ![]() In turn, Putin expressed confidence that Russian-Kazakh relations will continue to develop. We will overcome the difficulties of the crisis,” Nazarbayev said. Currently, the EAEU is developing in its normal mode. “There are many meetings on the agenda of this year. This meeting will be followed by a meeting of leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent in June. Nazarbayev also noted during his trip that the Supreme Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), including the Russian and Kazakh leaders, will meet by the end of May in Astana. ![]() The first launch from the new Vostochny spaceport with the help of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket took place at 05:01 a.m. As an ally, as a closest partner, I am impressed,” he added, as reported by. “You have done it, you have made history for Russia and it will be remembered by many generations. “I have arrived here to congratulate you on Russia’s huge technological success, the launch from the Vostochny spaceport,” Nazarbayev said, adding that the spaceport was “state-of-the-art.” ![]() Nazarbayev congratulated Putin on the 71th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War and Russia’s first rocket launch from its new Vostochny spaceport in the Far East. Nazarbayev also participated in the grand Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square May 9. ASTANA – Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed bilateral cooperation as well as international and regional issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a May 8-9 trip to Russia.
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