Putin claims Ukraine invasion was sparked by NATO threat to invade Russia

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of preparing an

invasion of the country.

In a highly anticipated speech commemorating  the Soviet Union's role in the allied victory over the Nazis in World War Two, Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was a preventative strike by Russia.

Our Moscow correspondent Julla Chapman was in Red Square for the Victory Day parade and speech…and operates in Russia within the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.

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Russian forces continued to launch attacks on the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine even as Vladimir Putin was speaking in Moscow.

Britain's Defense Secretary is accusing the Russian leader of making "fairytale" claims about NATO.

Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin is betraying his own forces.

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UK OPPOSITION LEADER PLEDGES TO STEP DOWN IF FOUND TO HAVE BREACHED COVID RULES

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will resign from his position if he is found to have broken Covid lockdown rules and is issued with a fixed penalty notice by police. An investigation is under way over claims the politician breached guidelines while on a visit to the North East of England in April last year. Mr Starmer is adamant he did nothing wrong and says those who make the laws must follow them.

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Macron proposes new "European political community" as Ukraine awaits EU membership news

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned it could take decades for Ukraine to become a member of the European Union, and says the bloc should consider creating a broader European political community.

Macron used a speech marking Europe Day to voice his ideas for a new multilateral organisation, open to democratic European countries which are not members of the EU.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels. 

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EU Chief stops in Texas to chat free speech with Elon Musk

The European Union's industry chief, Thierry Breton, is paying a visit to Austin, Texas on Monday - where he will hand-deliver a message to Elon Musk: follow our rules - or else.

The visit comes just weeks after the Tesla boss clinched a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars - sparking concerns that the social media's free speech policies will be loosened.

Toni Waterman has more.

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New Mexico residents urged to flee path of US's largest active wildfire

Firefighters in the US state of New Mexico are urging residents of a mountain village to evacuate before their only escape route is engulfed by the country's largest active wildfire.

Many want to stay to defend centuries-old homes and ranches.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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G7 banning Russian oil & condemning HK's leadership process

Members of G7 nations committed to banning or phasing out imports of Russian oil, in the latest attempt to put pressure on Russia and President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.

G7 foreign ministers also condemned the process to choose a new leader in Hong Kong, as lacking pluralism and further challenging freedoms.

Caroline Malone reports.

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170 more civilians escape Mariupol and Azovstal steelworks

The United Nations has confirmed another 170 civilians were evacuated
from Mariupol during a third humanitarian ceasefire.

Meanwhile the Secretary General has condemned an attack on a school in
Eastern Ukraine.

Sarah Walton reports

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Senior Royals to tour nations over Jubilee bank holiday weekend

The Royal Family will tour the UK over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend, though the Queen's attendance is yet to be confirmed.

Buckingham Palace announced senior Royals will visit Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Putin accuses West of preparing invasion

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of preparing an
invasion of its lands.

In a highly anticipated speech marking the Soviet Union's victory over
the Nazis in World War Two, Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was a
preventative strike.

William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.

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NI TALKS ON NEW GOVERNMENT

The UK's Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is holding talks in Belfast on Monday to try and re-establish a devolved administration there after elections.

Sinn Féin, which wants to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified, secured the most seats, a first for a nationalist party.

But the DUP, which wants Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK, is refusing to rejoin the Stormont executive until post-Brexit trading arrangements are changed.

Belfast journalist Amanda Ferguson says it's not clear if a power-sharing governmenment can be formed by the two parties.

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Indian Rupee falls to record low against the US Dollar

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The Indian rupee hit an all-time low against the Dollar on Monday on global cues.

Analysts expect the currency to fall even further down by September as the rise in crude oil prices hit India's economy – which relies heavily on imported fuel.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Philippines Vote: Opinion Polls Point Towards Marcos Revival

 Voting is underway in the Philippines in a polarising race for the country's presidency.

Vice President Leni Robredo is pitted against congressman Ferdinand Marcos Jr,

namesake son of the late dictator who was toppled in a "people power" uprising nearly four decades ago.

Nora Weinek reports.


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Japan commits to Russian oil ban, calling it a “tough decision”

Japan has joined other G7 countries in declaring that it'll phase out imports of Russian oil.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the move a "very tough decision" for the country, but that international unity was very important.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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US announces new Russia sanctions

The Biden Administration has announced new Russian sanctions announced over the war in Ukraine.

The measures target three Russian TV outlets and include a ban on Americans offering accounting or consulting services to Russian nationals as well as visa restrictions on thousands of Russian and Belarussian officials.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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John Lee confirmed as Hong Kong's next leader

Hong Kong’s former security chief John Lee has been confirmed as the city’s new political leader. He’s promising to restore Hong Kong’s international reputation. 

But his election is fuelling concerns over China’s control of the city’s politics. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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60 feared dead in Ukraine school blast

A Ukrainian official says two people have been killed after a bomb
struck a school in the east of the country.

Roughly 90 people were reportedly sheltering at the school and there
are fears that around 60 people could have died.

William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.

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Victory Day rehearsal shows off Russian military might

Russia has held a dress rehearsal ahead of the May 9th Victory Day parade.

There's been speculation that Russia will use the commemoration to
declare military successes in Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga

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French Pres. Emmanuel Macron inaugurated to second term in Paris

Celebrations have wrapped up in France, following the inauguration of Emmanuel Macron for a second term as the nation's President  

Macron has vowed to unite a divided France, as Ryan Thompson reports from Paris.

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UN Security Council unanimously expresses deep concern over situation in Ukraine.

The UN Security Council has expressed deep concern over the situation
in Ukraine.

Russia joined the 14 other members of the group as it issued its first
statement on the war.

Sarah Walton reports

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US denies it gave Ukraine intelligence targeting Moskva battleship

The White House is denying that US intelligence provided targeting information to the Ukrainians so they could sink Russia's warship, the Moskva, in the waters of the Black Sea last month.

The Biden administration also described as "irresponsible" published claims that the US provided Kyiv with information leading to the killing of a dozen Russian army generals.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says intelligence IS shared with Ukraine in real time, but not with the kind of specificity the media reports have claimed.

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In Ukraine itself, about another 50 civilians have been evacuated from the besieged Avostal steel plant in the Black Sea port of Mariupol.

It’s part of an effort by the UN and the Red Cross to rescue people who have spent weeks living in tunnels beneath the factory.

Father Vitaliy Novak of the charity DePaul Ukraine has been delivering humanitarian aid to communities all over the country.

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