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MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn’t include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.…

World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians, with one participant described the mix as akin to "inviting a serial killer to a dinner" among friends. In the gardens where the world’s largest contemporary art event…

VENICE - World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and the Palestinians, with one participant describing the mix as akin to "inviting a serial killer to a dinner" among friends. In the gardens where the world’s largest contemporary…

Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, after both countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. "This ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a…

Updated May 9, 2026 — 7:30am, first published 4:36am US President Donald Trump said there will be a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, as well as a prisoner swap. The ceasefire, which Trump said would run from May 9 to May 11, coincides with Russia’s Victory…

KYIV — Ukraine and Russia agreed Friday to a three-day halt in fighting during Russia’s annual commemoration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, a pause to begin Saturday and to include a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Read More

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Trump said that he hopes the ceasefire 'is the beginning of the end' of the war. Alamy Stock Photo Ceasefire The three-day ceasefire will begin on Saturday to mark Victory Day in Russia. DONALD TRUMP HAS announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped it…

Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 4:04 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Friday announced Russia and Ukraine will swap 1,000 prisoners as a part of a three-day ceasefire for the observation of Victory Day in Russia this weekend.  Russia and…