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Articles with tag "Victory Day"

Ukraine War Veterans to March in Moscow’s 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade

Ukraine war veterans first appeared among 9,000 military personnel at last year’s Victory Day parade in the Russian capital.

United Russia Seeks to Curb Ukraine War Focus, Militant Rhetoric Ahead of WWII Victory Anniversary

Veterans of Russia’s past military campaigns argue that the ruling party has focused too much on soldiers who fought in Ukraine.
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Putin Invites Venezuela’s Maduro to Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Nicolas Maduro did not immediately confirm his attendance but noted that Venezuela plans to unveil a monument honoring the Soviet army.
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Xi Jinping to Attend 80th Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow

Xi also invited Putin to China in early September, when Beijing will hold its own events marking the anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.
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North Korean Troops to Join Russia’s Victory Day Parade for First Time – NHK

Moscow expects dozens of North Korean military personnel to join the annual military parade on Red Square, Japanese Media reported.
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opinion Dalibor Rohac

Why Is Slovakia's Prime Minister Cozying Up to Putin?

There are signs that Robert Fico's affinity with Russia goes beyond rhetoric into policy.
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Slovak PM to Attend Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow Next Year

Prime Minister Robert Fico said he was pleased to accept Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend the May 9 celebrations in Moscow next year.
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In Annexed Crimea, War Looms Over Victory Day Celebrations

“If we hear the sirens, we run to the shelter and wait,” said Yana, a small business owner in Sevastopol. “Everyone’s gotten used to it.” 
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In Photos: Moscow Holds Third Victory Day Parade Since Ukraine Invasion

Russia marked 79 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in WWII with its annual military parade, featuring an ever-shrinking number...
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In Victory Day Speech, Putin Rails Against ‘Distortion’ of History

The Kremlin chief gave an address that conflated the current war in Ukraine with the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazism in 1945.
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears

Russia is canceling the nationwide Immortal Regiment march for a second straight year due to "security threats."
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Russia’s Orenburg Holds WWII Victory Parade Rehearsals Amid Flood Crisis

As thousands of homes remained submerged underwater, city officials pressed on with rehearsals for Russia's showpiece patriotic holiday.
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Veterans at Putin’s Side for Victory Parade Did Not Fight in WWII – Reports

Putin is traditionally flanked by World War II veterans on Victory Day, which celebrates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
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Tension and Worry as Russia’s Kursk Marks Downbeat Victory Day

Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, was one of 10 Russian regions to cancel traditional May 9 military parades. 
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In Photos: Moscow Celebrates Victory Day with Slimmed-Down Military Parade

Russians on Tuesday marked the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II — the second Victory Day celebrations...
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Activists Block Russian Ambassador at Soviet Memorial in Warsaw

Andreyev was met with protests at the same site last year when activists threw red paint at him.
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In Victory Day Speech, Putin Says Russia’s ‘Future’ Depends on Troops in Ukraine

“Civilization again finds itself at a decisive, critical moment,” Putin told the assembled soldiers and guests.
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Leaders of Six Former Soviet Republics to Join Putin on Victory Day 

The leaders of six former Soviet republics are expected to attend Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Tuesday. 
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opinion Jade McGlynn

The Great Patriotic Special Military Operation

According to the Kremlin's narrative, Russia is fighting for the legacy of World War II by defeating fascism in Ukraine once more.
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Russia Set for Muted Victory Day as Ukrainian Counteroffensive Looms

This year’s events will be marked by cancellations, enhanced security and little interest in attending from foreign leaders. 
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