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World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...
Xi and Putin vow stronger ties at Russia's World War II Victory Day parade ahead of U.S.-China trade talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence at the parade gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a boost as he tries to show that ...
History Today: When Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe
On May 9, 1945, the Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. This date ...
Pembrooke couple celebrates VE day with World War II truck on 80th anniversary
Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, which marked the end of World War II on the continent.
Russia holds Victory Day parade 80 years after the defeat of Nazi Germany
Friday’s parade was the largest since Russia sent troops into Ukraine in 2022 and drew the most global leaders to Moscow in a ...
106-year-old World War II veteran receives special honor in Manatee County
Former platoon sergeant John Skeen was awarded the Knight of the Legion to celebrate 80 years since the Allied forces ...
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How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII
Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day ...
5 things Putin conveniently left out of his Victory Day speech in Moscow
Amid much pomp, military machinery, and the threat of Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered his annual speech to mark his country's Victory Day parade. The Kremlin's ...