
Why May 9 is a big day for Russia, and what a declaration of war would mean
CNN
Russia may have invaded Ukraine on February 24, but President Vladimir Putin has insisted that his troops are carrying out a "special military operation" instead of declaring war.
However, Western officials and analysts believe that could change on May 9, a symbolic day for Russia, with a formal declaration of war that will pave the way for Putin to step up his campaign.

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