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BBC OS: 2022/05/09 16:06 GMT: Victory Day in Russia

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Victory Day in Russia

2022/05/09 16:06 GMT

2022/05/09 16:06 GMT: Victory Day in Russia

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Vladimir Putin defends Ukraine war and says Russian troops are "defending the motherland"

In Victory Day speeches President Putin defends the Ukraine war and says Russian troops are "defending the motherland."

Today is Victory Day in Russia. There are military processions all over the country to commemorate the Soviet Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. We bring you some of the speeches of President Putin on the war in Ukraine, with analysis from our correspondent. 

We also hear from Russians about what the day means to them and how the war in Ukraine might change its significance.

And we continue our coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, hearing from reporters in the country.

We go to Sri Lanka, where the prime minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned after widespread anti-government protests and a deepening economic crisis.

(Photo: The commanders of BMD-4 amphibious infantry fighting vehicles salute. Credit: Yuri Kochetkov/EPA)

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