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History Today: When Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe
On May 9, 1945, the Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. This date ...
Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin ...
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What Putin won’t tell you about Russia’s 'Victory Day'
Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9, which mark the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany in World War II, are ...
How Putin uses the USSR’s victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, reflecting its wartime sacrifice. But it’s also ...
Putin’s troops 'break' ceasefire called to mark 80th anniversary of Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany
Russia stages Victory Day parade as world leaders join Putin in Moscow amid Ukraine war - Ukraine accuses Putin of flouting ...
AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union’s sacrifice in World War II
When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war ...
AP PHOTOS: Russia’s Victory Day parade begins
Russian servicemen stand in formation in Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 9, ...
The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know
Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th ...
'The enemy is right here' — how Ukrainians living under Russian occupation defied Putin's 'Victory Day'
The identities of Yellow Ribbon activists who live in Russian-occupied territory have been withheld for security reasons.
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The Latest: World marks victory over Nazis 80 years on
the official announcement was delayed until the following day as U.S., Britain and France tried to work out differences with ...
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Cebu joins Russia in marking 80th Victory Day with solemn rites and vodka toast
THE 80th Anniversary of Victory Day -- an enduring symbol of Russian national pride -- was solemnly commemorated on May 9, ...
5 things Putin conveniently left out of his Victory Day speech in Moscow
Amid much pomp, military machinery, and the threat of Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered his annual speech to mark his country's Victory Day parade. The Kremlin's ...