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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 ...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
Taiwan denounces Russia, China for distorting World War II history
It was responding to comments by Russia to China that the war was won under the leadership of the Communist Party. Read more ...
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 ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin "personally" for talks over ...