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Articles with tag "Victory Day"

Set free

Russia Readies Sweeping Amnesty Bill for 75th WWII Anniversary

If passed, the amnesty will cover first offenders of minor crimes from groups such as juvenile delinquents, women and veterans.
No new friends

Russian Lawmakers Discouraged From Foreign Contacts at Victory Day Events – Reports

Putin's adviser reportedly sent instructions to lawmakers “so that there’s no independent activity during the holidays.”
presidential invitation

We Hope Trump Visits Russia for Victory Day in May, Putin Says

Putin said it would be the "right" thing for Trump to attend the commemorative event.
D-Day

Kremlin Says D-Day Wasn't Decisive in Ending World War II

Moscow's comments might irk war veterans in Britain where the 75th anniversary was celebrated on Wednesday.
Immortal Regiment

Russians Commemorate Relatives Who Fought During World War II

Maria, a 19-year-old girl in Moscow, marched to celebrate her great-grandmother who fought during the war.
Divisive dress-up

Russian Preschoolers’ Victory Day March Stirs Outrage

Footage showed children as young as 6 armed with mockups of U.S.-made M16 rifles.
In Photos

Russia's 'Immortal Regiment' Marches On Victory Day

Each year on Victory Day, millions of people in Russia parade with portraits of relatives who fought in World War II.
In photos

Russia Marks Victory Day With Red Square Military Parade

Russia put on its annual show of military might to mark the Soviet Union's victory over the Nazis in World War II.
Show of strength

Putin, Battling Ratings Slump, Reviews Victory Day Military Parade

Thousands of troops marched and columns of tanks rumbled across Red Square.
opinion
Andrei Kolesnikov

Victory Day: Remembering the Fallen or Propaganda for Putin?

Military pomp is drowning out a meaningful reflection on the horrors of the war.
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