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Russia Unveils Jet-Powered ‘Geran-5’ Missile During Hardware-Free Victory Day
Russia used a virtual presentation during its May 9 celebrations to showcase the “Geran-5,” a new low-cost jet-powered cruise missile capable of reaching speeds of 600 km/h.
May 10, 2026
Russia
Russia Expands Alabuga Drone Factory by 340 Hectares and Begins Re-Exporting to Iran
Satellite imagery shows the Alabuga Special Economic Zone has expanded by over 340 hectares in a year, as Russia begins shipping upgraded drones back to Iran.
May 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Claims War ‘Coming to an End’ and Offers to Meet Zelensky in Moscow
During a defiant Victory Day press conference, Vladimir Putin claimed the war in Ukraine is approaching its conclusion and expressed openness to meeting President Zelensky, but only under strict conditions.
May 10, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Denies Putin’s Claims That Ukraine Refused Massive Prisoner Exchange
The Office of the President of Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin’s claims that Kyiv abandoned a major prisoner exchange, stating that negotiations for a 1,000-for-1,000 swap are ongoing.
May 10, 2026
Europe
Anti-War Protests Met Moscow’s Victory Day Celebrations
Activists in Estonia and Poland staged protests on May 9, using the Narva Castle walls and the Russian embassy in Warsaw to highlight Russia’s ongoing war crimes in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moscow Expands ‘Iron Ring’ of Air Defenses as Putin’s Residence Vanished From Maps
Satellite imagery reveals Russia has installed more than 100 air defense units around Moscow, while Yandex Maps has blurred Putin’s Valdai residence ahead of Victory Day.
May 9, 2026
NATO
Putin Says Army Fighting ‘Aggressive’ NATO-backed Force in Victory Parade Address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used the annual Victory Day parade to frame the invasion of Ukraine as a “just” struggle against NATO.
May 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Claims ‘Victory’ at Diminished Red Square Parade Featuring North Korean Troops
Russian leader Vladimir Putin repeated propaganda claims during a 45-minute Victory Day parade in Moscow that was notably held without military hardware for the first time since 2007.
May 9, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
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