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Putin Hosts Leaders to Mark 1945 Victory

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 used by the Kremlin to bolster patriotism and regain the superpower prestige it lost when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.

Bloomberg on MSN · 17h

Putin Hosts Leaders to Mark 1945 Victory as His War Drags On

President Vladimir Putin is hosting Russia’s celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The outcome of the war he started in Ukraine remains far from certain.

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Putin meets with foreign leaders ahead of Victory Day celebrations

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with international leaders on Wednesday ahead of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 9h

Trump declares May 8 Victory Day for World War II. Here's what's open and closed

In case you haven't heard it yet, today is a national holiday! Donald Trump has signed a proclamation officially declaring May 8 as Victory Day for World War II. The newly created holiday will be celebrated to commemorate the “Allied Powers' triumph” in 1945,

Fox News on MSN · 6d

Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

President Trump announced plans to designate May 8 as World War II "Victory Day" and Nov. 11 as World War I "Victory Day," stating that we are "going to start celebrating our victories again."

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Yahoo · 2h

Fico arrives in Moscow ahead of Victory Day celebrations, talks with Putin, world leaders

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow on May 9 to celebrate Victory Day, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

The New York Times · 1d

Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Moscow’s Victory Day Parade

The attacks came a day before a Russian-proposed cease-fire was to take effect and as Moscow prepared to welcome foreign dignitaries for a parade.

BBC · 1d

Ukrainian drones strike Moscow hours before leaders arrive for WW2 parade

The fighting comes a day ahead of a planned parade in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two - with President Vladimir Putin proposing a three-day ceasefire to coincide with the event.

World War II veterans from Long Island honored on V-E Day anniversary

Harry Arlin, 97, William DeGroat,102, and Abe Meltzer, 99, participated in a ceremony at The Museum of American Armor in Old ...

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for the US to celebrate victory in World War II

Cities from London to Moscow are holding events this week as the world observes Thursday’s 80th anniversary of Victory in ...

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History Today: How Germany’s surrender brought World War II to an end

Great Britain, the United States, and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day as World War II came to an end in ...

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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 ...

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‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?

On the same day, Russia hit back by warning Ukraine against violence on May 9. Former president and deputy chairman of the ...

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How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?

The war between the US and Japan had started with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The ...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia for 'Victory Day' celebration

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday in Moscow as a contingent of world leaders ...

Trump announces 2 new holidays for WWI and WWII: Will you get those days off?

The president this week announced "Victory" days for November 11 and May 8, but noted "we will not be closing the Country" on ...

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