Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations
An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.
An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.
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Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.
Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces.
Nagasaki’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.
Hundreds gathered near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb.
Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, warns of the dangers of rising global militarism.
More than 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed villages, slaughtering tens of thousands of ethnic Poles.
Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.
Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina’s Supreme Court.
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.
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