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Russia’s Military Show of Strength Masks Economic and Diplomatic Cracks
Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as ...
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 ...
Russia looks to frame war as an inevitable part of life on Victory Day
Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the second world war on May 9. But while the cameras will ...
Xi and Putin agree to ‘deepen’ China-Russia ties during Moscow talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement “further deepening” their partnership ...
Ukraine accuses Russia of violating own truce more than 700 times as Kyiv ratifies U.S. minerals deal
Russia and Ukraine have both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President ...
Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on ...
Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...
Russia: Instrumentalizing Soviets' victory over Nazi Germany
More than 25 million Soviets died during World War II. Many Russian families still commemorate the Soviet victory over Nazi ...