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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
Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over ...
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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 ...
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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 declares ceasefire for World War II event; Trump says it’s not enough
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s ...
Russia, Ukraine Intensify Attacks Ahead of Moscow’s World War II Commemoration
More than a dozen airports are closed after a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes.
Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory
Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat ...
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Will Air Raid Sirens Play a Dangerous Descant Over Putin’s Parade for Anniversary of World War II’s End?
Ukraine threatens to rain drones on President Putin’s parade. Leading up to Friday’s Red Square celebration of the 80th ...
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 ...
Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary
A third night of drone attacks near Moscow has snarled airports as foreign leaders start arriving for Russia’s Victory Day ...