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This is the World In Brief from The Economist.
Our top stories.
Vladimir Putin defended his just war in Ukraine during the victory parade in Moscow.
Russia's president accused Ukraine of violating a three-day ceasefire which started on Saturday,
but did not explain how.
The annual celebration of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany was an unusually
modest affair for fear of a Ukrainian attack.
The Kremlin also turned off Moscow's internet.
Peter Magyar took office as Hungary's prime minister, bringing to an end Viktor Orban's decade and a half in power.
The new government promises to undo many of Mr. Orban's authoritarian policies.
I will not rule over Hungary.
I will serve my country, said Mr. Magyar.
He called on Thomas Suryok, Hungary's president, to resign for having failed to stand up to Mr. Orban.