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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
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat ...
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 ...
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 declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
“If Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately ... The clock is ticking on Washington’s engagement in efforts ...
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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 ...
Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end
LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s ...
80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict.