One person was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument, according to U.S. Secret Service. The person’s condition is unknown.
Summary
Tensions are rising as reports suggest Vladimir Putin is being increasingly isolated by his security team to prevent a potential coup. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has appointed a controversial general linked to war crimes as the new aerospace chief while preparing for a scaled-back Victory Day parade.
Key Stories
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Putin isolated amid coup fears — Intelligence reports indicate the Kremlin has heavily restricted the Russian leaders travel and staff access to guard against internal threats and a possible uprising.
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Controversial general takes command of aerospace forces — Vladimir Putin has appointed Colonel General Alexander Chaiko as the new commander of the Aerospace Forces, despite his previous involvement in the Kyiv invasion and allegations of war crimes.
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Ukraine hints at drone presence at Moscow parade — President Zelensky suggested that Ukrainian drones might appear at the May 9th Victory Day parade in Moscow, noting that Russia is struggling to provide enough military hardware for the event.
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UK and Armenia sign strategic partnership — Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Armenian leadership have signed a new joint declaration intended to strengthen diplomatic and security ties between the two nations.
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Calls for human rights pressure in Azerbaijan — Activists are urging EU officials to prioritize political prisoners and democratic reforms over oil and gas interests during upcoming diplomatic meetings with Azerbaijan leadership.
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