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The people of 9 May
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Vladimir Putin
Leader of Russia since 1999
Russian president Vladimir Putin says that he thinks the Russo-Ukrainian war may come to an end soon after previously vowing victory over Ukraine during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow. '
Conflict · 9 May
Oleh Syniehubov
Ukrainian politician
Kharkiv Oblast governor Oleh Syniehubov says that a Russian drone has struck a residential building in Kharkiv during the beginning of the 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Conflict · 9 May
Alexandre de Moraes
Brazilian jurist and politician (born 1968)
Brazilian Supreme Federal Court justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends the implementation of a law that could reduce prison sentences for individuals convicted over the 2022–2023 coup plot, including former president Jair Bolsonaro, pending a constitutional review by the full court.
Crime & Justice · 9 May · with Jair Bolsonaro
Péter Magyar
Prime Minister of Hungary since 2026
Péter Magyar of the Tisza Party is sworn in as the prime minister of Hungary, ending the 16-year tenure of Fidesz's Viktor Orbán.
Politics · 9 May · with Viktor Orbán
Ágnes Forsthoffer
Hungarian politician (born 1980)
The National Assembly of Hungary reconvenes for the first time since the election as elected members are sworn in. Ágnes Forsthoffer is elected as speaker.
Politics · 9 May
David Farley
Australian politician (born 1957)
Farrer MP David Farley becomes the first One Nation candidate elected to the Australian House of Representatives.
Politics · 9 May
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