Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's World War II commemoration parade

Russia and Ukraine on Friday launched major attacks against each other as a two-day truce – declared unilaterally by Moscow to protect its World War II commemoration parade – appeared to be in tatters. Ukraine has said Russian President Vladimir Putin only wanted to pause fighting so he can stage the grand military parade on Red Square on Saturday.

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's World War II commemoration parade
Russia and Ukraine on Friday launched major attacks against each other as a two-day truce – declared unilaterally by Moscow to protect its World War II commemoration parade – appeared to be in tatters. Ukraine has said Russian President Vladimir Putin only wanted to pause fighting so he can stage the grand military parade on Red Square on Saturday.