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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
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, reflecting its wartime sacrifice. But it’s also ...
Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own truce over 700 times as Kyiv ratifies US minerals deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces Thursday on the first day of a 72-hour ...
What Is Victory in Europe Day? And Why Is it Still Celebrated?
Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II ...
Putin has reasons to celebrate on Victory Day, but the party could be short-lived
Ukrainian drone strikes have heightened anxiety across Moscow ahead of this year’s May 9 parade on Red Square, where ...
Putin humiliated as cities cancel Victory Day events en masse after Ukraine drone attacks
In the days leading up to the public holiday, Russian cities including Moscow have come under repeated attacks by Ukrainian ...
Russia’s Military Show of Strength Masks Economic and Diplomatic Cracks
Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as ...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the ...
60,000 people were stuck in Russia's airports as Ukraine launched a massive drone attack, Russian tourism body says
The Kremlin claimed it shot down a record 524 drones on Wednesday as world leaders travel to Moscow for Russia's vaunted WWII ...