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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 ...
Trump Doubles Down on Wrong World War II End Date
President Donald Trump continued his inaccurate insistence Wednesday that World War II ended for the U.S. on May 8, 1945, ...
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 ...
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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World leaders gather in Moscow for 80th Victory Day parade
The Kremlin reported that 29 world leaders are expected to participate in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of ...
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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 ...
Why is Russia honouring ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on Victory Day?
Russia has invited BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for a special reception in honour of his father – Biju Patnaik – on Victory Day, ...
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 ...