Mr. Brooke has traveled to about 100 countries reporting for the New York Times, Bloomberg, and Voice of America. He reported from Russia for eight years and from Ukraine for six years, coming home in 2021.

UK's Lammy and Rubio also discussed the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, and called for both countries to maintain the ceasefire and to continue to communicate. Rubio said the U.S. supported direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications.

TOM KREBS is Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim, member of the German Minimum Wage Commission, and former Senior Adviser at the German Finance Ministry.

Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square.

The German government will stop publishing details of military aid to Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday during a visit to Kyiv.

Russia gave a clear and strong response to a proposal made by Western countries. The proposal called for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. It was meant to stop the fighting for a short time and possibly open the door to peace talks.

Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.