Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow pounds cities with over 1,500 drones in largest two-day aerial attack since war began - Zelensky says Kyiv is worst affected in overnight strikes targeting schools, a

Aging, allegedly ailing Vladimir Putin has been mocked over his puffy, strangely altered face after the fearful, paranoid Russian dictator made a rare public appearance in Moscow over the weekend. The swollen-cheeked 73-year-old despot was spotted at an unusually quiet Victory Day parade to mark the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

Ukraine has been targeted in another night of heavy Russian attacks. Vladimir Putin's forces fired more than 700 drones and missiles during their latest attack, according to Ukraine's air force. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of targeting a UN vehicle.

Putin tests new nuclear ballistic missile and claims it could enter combat this year - The claim comes as a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv expired

The Russian strongman has dramatically ramped up security, including living in fortified bunkers, amid fears of a coup by 'elites.'

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