Russia holds Victory Day parade
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This came shortly after Ukraine and Russia agreed to a three-day ceasefire brokered by America, though by May 10th both sides were accusing the other of having violated it. Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president,
MOSCOW, May 7 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that Moscow had declared a ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine from midnight on May 8 until May 10 to mark the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two.
As one European nationalist party saw its grip on power end abruptly in Hungary over the weekend, another was riding a wave of popularity that is strengthening its hold on German politics.