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PRESIDENT Donald Trump has denied claims that he will visit Vladimir Putin in Moscow for the May 9 victory day parade. It comes after French outlet Le Point claimed, citing Russian sources, that the Republican would be in attendance,. Trump rubbished the report he will fly to Russia for Victory Day celebrations on May 9.

Image Credit: The Sun [Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in suits.]

The Red Square showcase celebrates Russia's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and has become a marquee event for the Russian strongman. It would mark the first visit by a US president since mad Vlad launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and a remarkable revers of fortunes for Putin.

Image Credit: The Sun [A Soviet era T-34 tank rolls on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2024. Russia celebrates the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images)]

But President Trump was quick to squash the claim, responding "no, I'm not" upon being asked if he was to attend. Putin's puppet Dmitry Peskov also denied Trump's attendance to Russian media. Trump also said on Friday that Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have to "get together" in order for the breakthrough Ukraine war peace deal to progress.

Image Credit: The Sun [Russian servicemen march during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 9, 2024, marking the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)]

Trump pointed to the horrifically high casualty numbers in the war to describe why he wants to "get the deal done," adding that there is "a chance" to make it happen. Victory Day a showcase of Russia's military in Moscow's Red Square. This year's Victory Day parade is expected to follow suit of last year's lacklustre celebrations, where Putin vowed Russia was "always" ready to strike the West and snubbed Britain in a snarling World War 2 rant.

Image Credit: The Sun [Illustration of a proposed Ukraine peace plan, showing troop movements and territorial concessions.]

Questions also surround whether the parade, for the third year in a row, will include just one measly tank - reportedly an 80-year-old T-34. Last year the mad Russian dictator did one of his shortest Victory Day speeches than ever before, lasting just seven minutes.

Image Credit: The Sun [T-34 tank in Red Square during Victory Day parade.]

Putin also had his nuclear briefcase on show in Red Square as he issued a chilling warning of a new global war. Plain-clothed aides carried the nuclear briefcase or ‘football’ - which could be used to start World War Three - as well as protection shields to use in the event of an assassination attempt against the dictator.

Image Credit: The Sun [Military personnel in uniform marching in the snow.]

Three of his hulking Yars atomic missile launchers also thundered over the cobbles in a show of force to the West. The military parade broadcast on smart TVs was also reportedly targeted by anti-war hackers for at least 20 seconds. Footage suddenly appeared across Russia showing the reality of the war in Ukraine - fields of dead troops, wrecked equipment and scores of helmets of fallen soldiers.

Image Credit: The Sun [Soldiers in uniform holding rifles and singing.]

It also lined up images of Moscow's troops in a 'Z' formation next to German World War 2 soldiers forming a Nazi swastika. It comes after Trump slammed Ukrainian President Zelensky's approval ratings, called for fresh Ukraine elections and appeared to suggest that Ukraine started the war with Russia following the historic peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

Image Credit: The Sun [Vladimir Putin giving a thumbs-up in front of a blue vehicle.]

Putin praised the Republican for "changing his position" when he "began to receive objective information" on Wednesday - a mere few hours after Zelensky slammed Trump for living in a "Russian disinformation bubble". The tyrant said he welcomed Tuesday's talks between Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, dubbing them the "first step" to restore relations with Washington.

Image Credit: The Sun [Donald Trump speaking at a microphone.]

Speaking from a drone factory in Saint Petersburg, smug Vlad said: "I was briefed [on the talks]. I rate them highly, there is a result. "In my opinion, we made the first step to restore work in various areas of mutual interests.". He added that ensuring there's a resolution to the conflict is a top priority for Russia, but explained that his country has to build trust with the US to achieve this.

Image Credit: The Sun [Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt with the Ukrainian trident emblem.]

The dictator also shared that Trump was starting to receive "objective information", without elaborating. He said: "We will be ready to return to the negotiating table". In Kyiv, Deputy Minister of Defence Serhii Boiev hit back at Donald Trump’s claim that European troops in Kyiv will spark World War Three.

Image Credit: The Sun [Screenshot of a Donald Trump tweet criticizing Volodymyr Zelenskyy's handling of the war in Ukraine.]

He warned that without the presence of British or European allies, Putin will pretend to agree to a ceasefire while secretly “firing on all cylinders in recruiting and training”. The silver-haired top minister added that without a fresh pledge of military support from Trump, in three months time the army will experience a critical dip in weapons supplies.

Image Credit: The Sun [Group of men seated around a large conference table.]

In a secret briefing room, Mr Boiev told The Sun that Sir Keir Starmer was completely right to pledge “British boots on the ground” in Ukraine. The Prime Minister made a rallying cry to Europe urging leaders to "step up" and deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

Image Credit: The Sun [Emergency responders at a destroyed building emitting smoke.]

The PM vowed the UK will "do our bit" to try and enforce a peace deal. Mr Boiev said: “If Ukraine doesn’t go to Nato then Nato needs to go to Ukraine. “We want European forces to be here to ensure a sustainable peace. “The security guarantees that come out of this war are essential including the contingency of allies on the ground.”.