India, May 12 -- Russia's latest announcement around its strategic weapons programme has again drawn global attention, after President Vladimir Putin stated that the country plans to deploy its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system within this year.

After Russia hosted a scaled back Victory Day parade, focus turned to Putin’s suggestion the ongoing war was “coming to an end.”

Ukraine's General Staff reported 920 Russian troop losses and 76 artillery systems destroyed on May 11. Total Russian personnel losses now exceed 1.34 million.

The Russian leader addressed the potential for talks with the European Union after rounds of U.S.-led peace talks that have so far failed to end the conflict.

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Ukraine's General Staff reports 890 Russian troops and 61 artillery systems lost in 24 hours. Total combat losses near 1.34 million personnel since Feb 2022.

Tensions are high as Russia prepares to celebrate its most important secular holiday. Fears about security amid the war with Ukraine and signs of domestic discontent are casting a shadow over annual celebrations in Moscow’s Red Square.

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"The ⁠end of ⁠the war ​in Ukraine I really ​think ⁠it's getting very close," Trump ⁠told reporters as he left the ⁠White House for a trip to China. Trump's comments