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Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on ...
Taiwan denounces Russia, China for distorting World War II history
It was responding to comments by Russia to China that the war was won under the leadership of the Communist Party. Read more ...
How Putin uses the USSR’s victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, reflecting its wartime sacrifice. But it’s also ...
Taiwan’s Lai marks World War II anniversary, says indulging aggressors whets appetite for expansion
President Lai Ching-te said the island and Europe face "the threat of a new authoritarian bloc". Read more at ...
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China's Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade meant to reassure Russians as Ukraine conflict drags on
There was even a guest contingent from China, Russia's increasingly close ... of Russia's great victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. But it was also political theater of the highest ...
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WATCH: Trump says it’s a ‘disservice’ that U.S. doesn’t celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador
President Donald Trump noted that World War II allies are spending the week celebrating the war’s end with parades and other festivities.
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, ...
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We Are Still Fighting World War II
World War II certainly brought the strands of world history together, with its global reach and its acceleration of the end ...