British ambassador is summoned and told that installations and equipment in Ukraine and elsewhere could be targeted.   16:13 Sweden’s foreign minister, Tobias Billström, said Russia’s planned nuclear drills “contribute to increasing instability”.

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it sees no reason to recognise Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin as the democratically elected and legitimate president of Russia. Source: a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine,

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urged on May 6 other countries and international organizations not to recognize the results of Russia's most recent presidential election, as well as Vladimir Putin's legitimacy ahead of the inauguration.

The inauguration ceremony of Vladimir Putin as the President of the Russian Federation is a way to create an illusion of legitimacy for his almost lifelong stay in power, both for the world and for the Russian people,

Stand with Ukraine’s autonomous journalism. Support our mission. Become a member Support us just once The Ukrainian government has formally appealed to other nations and global bodies on May 6 to disregard the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin’s presidency following Russia’s recent election results.