Twice in the past two days, Ukrainian drones have threatened Moscow, but it is unlikely they will disrupt the Kremlin’s showcase Victory Day celebration.

Ukrainian forces are reported to have launched a new incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, where Kyiv officials had hoped to gain leverage in peace negotiations. Russian military Telegram channels reported that Ukrainian troops breached the Russian border near the village of Tetkino.

Ukraine has already disrupted Russia’s upcoming Victory Day celebrations, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces reportedly launching a fresh incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Several pro-military Russian Telegram channels reported that Ukrainian troops crossed the border near the village of Tetskino,

LONDON (AP) — Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces.

A national two-minute silence is set to take place on the Isle of Man to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. The public has been invited to fall silent at midday on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of VE Day and commemorate those who fought during the war.