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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 ...
Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here’s what it means
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory ...
Q&A: Victory Day, Xi Jinping and Moscow dog-walking
Today’s episode is presented by Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Laurie Kalus and Ben Carter. The ...
Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his heavily choreographed May 9 “Victory Day” military parade, he’s been ...
The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know
Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th ...
80 Years Later, Both Trump and Putin Brand WWII a Victory
E ighty years after the Allied powers accepted Germany’s unconditional surrender and ended the fighting in Europe, world ...
What is VE day? Is V-E day a national holiday? Here's what Trump said about May 8 and WWII
What is VE Day? Is it a national holiday? Here's what Trump said about a 'Victory Day for World War II' in the US and what to ...
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 ...