The US has officially responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day speech, shutting down any suggestions the war in Ukraine was a result of increasing Western aggression

Millions around the world watched on closely as Russians celebrated the day the nation defeated Nazi Germany.

There were fears Putin would use his address in Moscow’s Red Square to order a national mobilisation, but the leader remained tight lipped about any future plans.

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As we know, this comes as Russia’s Vladimir Putin tries to defend the war in Ukraine in his Victory Day speech.

Veronica Dudo has the latest from New York.

In Ukraine, Russia’s attacks continue with no mercy, with the southern port of Odesa hit by missile strikes.

There had been growing speculation Putin was pushing his armed forces to take enough control of the neighbouring country so that he could declare victory on May 9, but Russia has struggled to make any significant tactical gains.

Ticker News spoke with Idrees Ali who is a foreign policy correspondent covering the Pentagon, he says Russia’s justifications for the war in Ukraine are illogical.

Ali says President Biden is also focused on ensuring Vladimir Putin doesn’t resort to the use of chemical weapons.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky also delivered his own speech, promising his nationals they will triumph.

In Washington, there are reports Democratic lawmakers have agreed on a new $40 billion aid proposal, including a massive weapons package for the war-torn ally.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called Putin’s speech a ‘revisionist history’.