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Moscow has unexpectedly canceled its military music festival on Red Square, an event that has only been canceled once before due to COVID-19. The reason for the cancellation was not immediately clear.
A fire erupted at the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. The blaze was quickly brought under control, with no significant damage reported to the historic landmark.
A Moscow court sentenced Magomed Magomedov to five days in jail on a petty hooliganism conviction for walking a goat on Red Square and swearing.
For the first time in 23 years, the Russia Day concert on Red Square in Moscow, typically held on June 12, has been canceled amid fears of Ukrainian drone attacks.
A Lithuanian article critically describes the recent Moscow parade, noting the absence of tanks and planes, and likening the elderly, rigid figures in the stands to mummies, increasingly resembling the main exhibit in Red Square.
On Victory Day, Russia launched its new 'Geran-5' cruise missile via video transmission, a low-cost model reportedly copied from Iranian designs, as no physical military equipment was displayed in Red Square.
The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reported from Moscow's Red Square that this year's Victory Day parade felt significantly different, notably lacking the military hardware typically showcased by the Kremlin to project international power.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky controversially ordered his military not to attack Moscow's Victory Day parade, a move that reportedly angered the Kremlin. Russia proceeded with a significantly more subdued celebration than in previous years.
Russia will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on May 9th, but the traditional parade on Moscow's Red Square will not feature military equipment, citing the "current operational situation."
The propaganda game 'Journey to Moscow,' which depicts Red Square as the ultimate goal, is revealed to actually tell a tragic story from the Great Terror period under Stalinism.
Firefighters from the Hemeco zone responded to a significant forest fire in Clermont-sous-Huy, Belgium, which reportedly affected several hundred square meters of vegetation.
Firefighters discovered a body in a family home in Zugló, Hungary, that caught fire early Monday morning, with accumulated waste in the yard burning over several hundred square meters.
A Kremlin critic has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be finished if a million Russians marched on Red Square. This comes amidst a tense political climate in Moscow ahead of upcoming elections and discussions about Russia's imperialistic ambitions.
A pellet factory in Gárdony, Hungary, caught fire in the early morning, with firefighters responding in large numbers. The factory burned over several hundred square meters.
A photo captures 'Journalist Square' being symbolically transformed into 'Censored Square', highlighting an act of protest or commentary.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Moscow, where Putin claimed the war in Ukraine is nearing its end and proposed new peace talks, insisting they must take place in the Russian capital. The meeting marked a notable diplomatic engagement between Russia and an EU member state.
Russia held a significantly scaled-back Victory Day military parade in Moscow, with President Putin delivering a speech criticizing NATO, while only a few foreign leaders were in attendance.
Moscow's air defenses successfully shot down 19 drones, leading to the closure of airports in the region. This incident occurred amidst Ukrainian threats of potential attacks on Red Square, raising concerns about further escalation.
This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square, marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, will be different, notably lacking military equipment for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Residents across Copenhagen, from Red Square to Trianglen, were asked about their voting intentions for the upcoming election.
A short-lived fire occurred at St. Basil's Cathedral on Moscow's Red Square, close to the Kremlin.
A Russian man was arrested for walking his goat in Moscow's Red Square and uttering obscenities. A court sentenced him to five days in prison, stating he 'uttered obscenities and walked his pet in an inappropriate area,' while the man claimed he only wanted to take a photograph.
A concert planned for Russia Day on June 12 at Red Square in Moscow has been canceled, following earlier reports of no tanks in the Victory Day parade, indicating a shrinking of Russia's holiday spectacles.
A few Bosnian Serb political leaders attended Vladimir Putin’s May jamboree in Moscow, a presence that underscored Russia's isolation as most European leaders stayed away.
Malaysia's King Ibrahim, who attended this year's Victory Parade in Red Square, left Russia with a new Russian-made Aurus Senat limousine, according to The Moscow Times.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his belief that the conflict in Ukraine is "coming to an end," a declaration made during a period that also saw him meet with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and offer a conditional meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has commenced, reportedly at the request of US President Trump. Trump has voiced his desire for the temporary truce to last longer than the agreed-upon three days.
President Vladimir Putin's security has been drastically heightened in recent months, with the Kremlin reportedly fearing assassination attempts and potential drone attacks. Ukrainian President Zelensky also stated that Russia is apprehensive about possible drone strikes over Red Square during the Victory Day parade.
After numerous speculations, the Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow will be held on May 9, confirmed Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Drones are reportedly entering Russia through a new route, with a company office in Bangkok's Chartered Square building identified as a central hub for this controversial trade.