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Articles with tag "Victory Day"

News Analysis Leyla Latypova

The Kremlin Prepared the Regions for Peace Talks – But Few Took Notice

For the first time, officials encouraged relatives of soldiers killed in Ukraine to join Immortal Regiment marches. Here's why that's important.
opinion Jade McGlynn

Letting the Dead March Again: How the Immortal Regiment Occupies the Present

It is time to reclaim the Immortal Regiment and replace it with rituals that serve memory and truth.
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Putin Greets North Korean Officers After May 9 Military Parade

North Korean state media, meanwhile, reported that Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to extend congratulations.
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In Photos: Russia Marks 80 Years Since Soviet WWII Victory With Grandiose Military Parade

Joined by over two dozen foreign leaders, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the parade of over 11,000 Russian soldiers and members of the security services...
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Russia Holds 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade on Red Square

More than two dozen world leaders attended the celebrations in Moscow, including China’s Xi Jinping, Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Feature

In Kazakhstan, Russia Looms Large Over World War II Commemorations

The 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II has brought up complicated questions about Russian influence and colonialism.
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Russian Airstrike on Northeastern Ukraine Kills 1 Civilian Despite Putin’s Ceasefire

Ukraine’s Air Force issued several alerts for rocket and bomb attacks after initially reporting a lull in missile and drone activity.
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European Parliament Members Plan Moscow Trip for Victory Day Commemorations

Among the lawmakers are two members of Germany’s far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, German media reported.
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China's Xi Lands in Moscow to Beef Up 'No-Limits' Putin Partnership

The Kremlin said Putin and Xi would discuss Ukraine and Russia-U.S. relations at a one-on-one meeting.
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News Analysis

‘Parade of Pariahs’: On 80th WWII Victory Anniversary, Kremlin Will Flaunt Foreign Guests and Project a Win in Ukraine

The Kremlin plans to draw parallels between the defeat of Nazi Germany and Moscow's current war on Ukraine during Friday's spectacle, experts told MT.
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Moscow Says It Will Honor Victory Day Ceasefire Despite Ukraine’s Rejection

Putin ordered the ceasefire from midnight on May 8 through May 11 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World...
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Kremlin Says 29 Foreign Leaders to Attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Soldiers from 13 foreign countries, including China and Vietnam, will also march on Red Square during the May 9 parade.
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Moscow Hit With Internet Disruptions Ahead of Victory Day Parade

Authorities warned residents of possible outages throughout the week due to heightened security ahead of Victory Day celebrations.
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Sevastopol Scraps Victory Day Parade for Third Year in a Row

The port city in annexed Crimea last held a Victory Day parade in 2022, shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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North Korean Children Join WWII Parade in Vladivostok

The parade came a week after Moscow and Pyongyang confirmed that North Korean troops were deployed to the Kursk region.
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Chinese President to Visit Russia on May 7-10 – Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin's office said the two presidents are expected to sign a series of agreements during the visit.
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Zelensky Says Won’t Play Putin’s ‘Games’ With Short Truce

The Kremlin jumped on the comments, accusing Kyiv of making a "direct threat" to its May 9 commemoration in Moscow.
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India’s Modi to Skip Moscow Victory Day Parade Amid Tensions With Pakistan

New Delhi said it would send Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to attend the annual parade following last week’s deadly attack in Kashmir.
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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.
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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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