Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and draws parallels to the Second World War in his Victory Day speech. Video / ITV NewsRussian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and draws parallels to the Second World War in his Victory Day speech. Neither side is willing to stop fighting and probably the likeliest outcome is a war that lasts a couple of years. French President Emmanuel Macron has placed a premium on a negotiated settlement that saves face for both Russia and Ukraine. He says regime change in Moscow is the only way to protect European and Western security in the long term.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 11, 2022 15:27 UTC