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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 ...
Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and says he’ll be ‘waiting for Putin’ in Turkey personally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire with Russia starting Monday.
Russia, Ukraine Intensify Attacks Ahead of Moscow’s World War II Commemoration
Ukraine and Russia stepped up strikes ahead of Moscow’s World War II commemorations on Thursday, with Russia closing more ...
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Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Today, Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Yet another war, the war in Ukraine, served as a backdrop to the event. Joining ...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on ...
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s ...
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We Are Still Fighting World War II
World War II certainly brought the strands of world history together, with its global reach and its acceleration of the end ...
80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON -- Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s ...