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Putin, Ukraine and Victory Day

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 Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history.

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Russia Victory Day parade: Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters force

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the Kremlin said would "test" Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce.

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Putin declares Ukraine ceasefire to mark 'Victory Day' when 27 million died fighting Nazi Germany

Russia has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day and the defeat of Nazi Germany. The short pause in fighting began at midnight in Moscow

Donald Trump, World War II and victory

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here’s what it means

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do.

Trump names Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in World War II

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.

Donald Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' to celebrate US' World War II win

Donald Trump said that all of the US World War 2 allies were celebrating Victory Day, "but the United States has never joined in with the proper celebration of our own, and the victory was mostly accomplished because of us.

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VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe

May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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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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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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, ...

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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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