Ukraine War Live Updates +++ 15:21: Tanks Disintegrate at Parade Rehearsal in Sterlitamak, Russia
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Tanks malfunction during Russian military rehearsal
Russian Tanks Disintegrate at Parade RehearsalA surprising incident occurred during rehearsals for military parades happening across Russia to mark the conclusion of World War II. In Sterlitamak, two old Soviet-era tanks mysteriously disintegrated.
Ceasefire ViolationsRussian and Ukrainian forces have traded accusations of violating a ceasefire. Since the three-day truce ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Ukrainian soldiers allegedly made two attempts to breach the Russian border in Kursk, as per Russian reports. Both sides maintain that the other is breaching the ceasefire.
Ukraine-USA Resource AgreementThe Ukrainian parliament has ratified the resource agreement with the USA. This new partnership is a historic move, as Deputy Prime Minister Julija Swyrydenko states it has laid the groundwork for a "new model of cooperation" with the US. The agreement grants the US preferential access to Ukrainian raw materials like rare earths, essential for high-tech and defense industries.
Switzerland and Leopard Tanks SaleThere have been negotiations between the Swiss defense company Ruag and German defense company Rheinmetall concerning the sale of 96 Leopard-1 tanks parked in Italy, which were initially intended for Ukraine. Reports suggest Ruag is attempting to sell these tanks, with the German company assuring that the tanks will not be directed towards Ukraine initially.
Putin and Xi Strategic CooperationRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss strengthening their cooperation through a series of agreements, including an updated investment agreement. Xi expressed China's intention to intensify strategic cooperation with Russia, citing the trade dispute with the US as a reason.
Security Measures in MoscowAnxiety about potential attacks and drone strikes has led Moscow to intensify security measures for the upcoming "Victory Day" military parade on May 9. This includes shutting down the mobile network, as reported by ntv correspondent Rainer Munz.
Ukrainian Brigade Victory in KharkivOn the anniversary of the victory over Nazism 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Charitable Foundation Brigade reportedly liberated a forest area in the Kharkiv region, which Russians referred to as "Berlin." The soldiers managed to liberate 200 hectares of forest north of the village of Lypzi after months of fighting.
Quiet Observance of Ceasefire by UkraineAn MP reports that Ukraine is adhering to the ceasefire declared by Russia, albeit quietly, without public declarations from the leadership in Kyiv. There have been no mutual drone attacks since midnight local time, unlike in the days preceding the ceasefire.
Lithuania Leaves the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel MinesLithuania has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, citing mounting military threats from Russia and fears of future attacks after the end of the Ukraine war. All five EU and NATO member states bordering Russia have either withdrawn or plan to withdraw from the treaty due to similar concerns.
Fear of Attacks - Russia Shuts Down Mobile Network
In light of security concerns for the military parade on May 9, Moscow is taking drastic measures to boost safety, including shutting down the mobile network, according to ntv correspondent Rainer Munz.
Source: ntv.de, dpa, RIA Novosti, TASS, SRF
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- The community agrees to implement a policy that prohibits the sale of Leopard-1 tanks to Ukraine, despite initial intentions, owing to the complex geopolitical landscape caused by war-and-conflicts such as the Ukraine conflict.
- The fragmentation of global political alliances is evident as both Ukraine and the USA forge a new employment policy in the form of a resource agreement, which grants the US preferential access to Ukrainian raw materials.
- In the midst of ceasefire violations and ongoing war-and-conflicts, officers are deployed to maintain peace and order, ensuring general news coverage stays focused on the Ukraine war live updates.
- As a mark of gratitude, following the quiet observance of the ceasefire by Ukraine, several officers thanked Ukrainian soldiers for their restraint, recognizing the challenging circumstances presented by the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
