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Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kremlin says Russia still plans to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 but will respond if attacked
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as per President Vladimir Putin 's orders, but would respond if Ukrainian forces tried to strike Russian on April 28 declared a three-day ceasefire to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union and its allies over Nazi Germany in World War Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run on May 8, May 9 - when Putin will host international leaders on Moscow's Red Square, including Chinese President Xi Jinping - and May President Volodymyr Zelensky has so far appeared to rule out such a brief ceasefire, saying he is only ready to sign up to a ceasefire that would last at least 30 days, an idea Putin has said needs a lot of work before it could become a what Russia would do if Zelensky did not sign up to the three-day ceasefire, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "Of course, President Putin's initiative on a temporary ceasefire for the public holidays is valid, and relevant instructions have been given (to the military) by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief," said Peskov."There will be a ceasefire, but in the event that there is no reciprocity on the part of the Kyiv regime and attempts to strike our positions or our facilities continue, then an appropriate response will be given immediately."Peskov said that Kyiv had not yet given any indication it was ready to sign up to the proposed ceasefire.
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull holds street party to mark VE Day
A street party has been held in Hull as part of this week's VE Day gathered in East Park, on Holderness Road, to celebrate 80 years since the end of World War free community event featured themed tableware and entertainment, as well as face painting, balloon modelling and support from members of Hull KR. Organiser Helen Thackeray said: "Being able to come together in an open and friendly situation and to be able to talk honestly about what went on in the past is brilliant for everybody." Ms Thackeray added: "What's been lovely is people sitting with people they have never met before and some people have restored some old friendships today which has been brilliant."It's been interesting hearing the older ones talking to some of the younger ones that didn't even realise what the day was, so they've been explaining why it's so important and why they should be here today." WW2 veterans who attended the event were given a commemorative pin badge to thank them for their service. Ms Thackeray said: "It's probably the last chance we've all got to make this celebration. We've been able to talk to people who actually lived through the war. "We're getting to 80 years now. It's a long time. It's really important, more so than ever, that we don't forget exactly what these people did for us." Jeffrey Chapman, 92, was just a teenager when his dad went abroad to fight and he had to look after his mother at home. He said: "I remember all the bombing and people round about getting killed, friends of ours."They are still in my mind are them lads playing cards and having a drink and all that. I lost so many of my friends."The BBB's, a vintage duo from Hull who formed after meeting in a choir four years ago, performed at the member of the duo said: "We love making people smile. It's great when they sing along and it's so lovely when we get friends and family coming to support us as well. We absolutely love that. "It's just like going back into time." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. SIMPLE GUIDE: Red Arrows, royals and street parties: What to look out forLIVE: Follow all the latest from VE Day commemorationsBBC FOOD: How to throw a VE Day street partyANALYSIS: Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mindEXPLORE: More on VE Day
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
VE Day: Veterans unveil new Royal Mint 50p coins
New commemorative VE Day coins are set to be released to mark 80 years since the end of the World War 50p design features a dove of peace and the inscription "in peace goodwill", which was originally seen on a 1995 commemorative £2 coin will be available from Thursday, while a special gold version will be struck on 8 May, the anniversary of Victory in Europe Ron Horsey, 98, and Richard Pelzer, 101, from Swansea, were invited by the Royal Mint to strike one of the first coins and described the experience as deeply meaningful. The pair, who served with the Royal Engineers, also had a behind-the-scenes tour of the manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Mr Horsey said it was an "incredibly proud" feeling to have been invited as VE Day "holds such meaning for me and many others". He added: "To be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving."I hope this coin reminds people of the freedom we enjoy today and the cost at which it came." The Royal Mint has a tradition of marking significant events in history, with previous releases including the Red Arrows 50p, the Stories of the Second World War 50p, and the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Morgan, director of commemorative coins at the Royal Mint, said: "The VE Day coin pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the generation who secured peace in Europe in May 1945 and it was fitting to welcome Ron and Richard to strike one of the first coins."Prices for the new VE Day 50p coin start at £14.50 for the uncirculated version, rising to £1,725 for the limited gold edition.A special 10-coin anniversary set will also be available for £1,640.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
VE Day care parcels handed out in Derbyshire to fight loneliness
A Derbyshire charity is crafting VE Day care packages to help battle Seal, a volunteer for New Leaf Derby, came up with the idea to provide a teatime treat for people who might be isolated and alone on 8 May, when the country marks 80 years since the end of World War parcels will be delivered by a team of about 40 volunteers and contain a VE celebration plate, cup and serviette, alongside a teabag and Union Jack cupcake, and activities including a themed wordsearch and memories from a lady who was five when the conflict Seal said: "Sometimes these special days double the feeling of inadequacy and loneliness." New Leaf Derby works to improve the lives of vulnerable households referred to them with small gestures designed to make a big difference. Reaching out Help can range from putting up curtains and flat pack furniture, to arranging letters to be sent to people living alone, to decluttering people's Seal said people were more used to reaching out over celebrations like Easter and Christmas, but one-off occasions like VE Day were equally as difficult for people on their said: "These small things have quite a large impact, particularly on people who live on their own."Our motto is, we try to make a house a home."With VE Day coming up, when other people are celebrating, they can have their own little party with something to eat, a nice cup of tea and lots of bits and pieces they can look at, to show somebody's thinking about them."
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Liberation celebration programme announced by Sark
Sark's government has announced a programme of events to commemorate Liberation Princess Royal is due to meet islanders on 9 May as part of the events marking 80 years since the Bailiwick was liberated from Nazi occupation during World War four-day programme from 8 to 11 May includes the lighting of a beacon at Pilcher's Monument to mark VE Day and the unveiling of an 80th Liberation Day plaque at The tourism committee said the celebrations "will blend solemn remembrance with joyful festivities, honouring the resilience and spirit of the Sark community". The government said a symbolic procession on 8 May to Sark Prison featuring a flame that will light the beacon will mark the beginning of the 10 May there will be an opportunity to meet Chelsea Pensioners and Gurkhas at The Avenue and a street party after the unveiling of the plaque with performances, events and 11 May islanders are encouraged to dress up and take part in a cavalcade to St Peter's Church and the Millennium the afternoon a theatre sketch called The Dame of Sark and a screening of Appointment with Venus, a film set in the Occupation of Sark, will follow the school's Liberation Morin, President of the Department of La Manche in Normandy, will visit the island for the celebrations to further strengthen the ties between the regions, the government added.
