Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 9)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Here's what Putin said about Ukraine in his Victory Day speech
Speaking at an annual parade to honor the end of World War II, Russia's president sought to link the past Soviet victory to the battle in Ukraine and signaled no major military or policy shifts.
More than 60 are feared dead in the bombing of a Ukrainian school
The school was sheltering about 90 people in the village of Bilohorivka.
'The New York Times' can't shake the cloud over a 90-year-old Pulitzer Prize
In 1932, The New York Times' Walter Duranty won a Pulitzer for stories defending Soviet policies that led to the deaths of millions of Ukrainians. The Times disavows his work but not the prize.
Russia's Victory Day celebrations take on new importance for the Kremlin this year
Russians celebrate Victory Day on Monday, May 9. The annual event marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but it has taken on added importance this year because of Ukraine.
Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom: Russia war 'hard to understand'
U.S. first lady Jill Biden spent Mother's Day in Slovakia, meeting Ukrainian mothers who have been displaced by Russia's war and assuring them that the "hearts of the American people" are behind them.
Patriotism, unease mix as Russia marks Victory Day in WWII
The pride and patriotism usually associated with Russia's most important holiday is mixed with apprehension and unease over what this year's Victory Day may bring.
Russians wreak havoc on Ukrainian farms, mining fields and stealing equipment
Ukraine is one of the world's biggest producers of wheat, corn and sunflower oil. Officials say 30% of farmland is now occupied or unsafe. "My fields were destroyed by the shelling," one farmer says.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 6)
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How a massive steel plant became the center of Ukraine's resistance in Mariupol
The final battle for Mariupol is taking place inside the Azovstal steel plant, a massive coastal complex in the besieged city. Hundreds of civilians are still trapped inside, officials say.