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World War II, Putin

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 used by the Kremlin to bolster patriotism and regain the superpower prestige it lost when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.

Bloomberg on MSN · 16h

Putin Hosts Leaders to Mark 1945 Victory as His War Drags On

President Vladimir Putin is hosting Russia’s celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The outcome of the war he started in Ukraine remains far from certain.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Russia Hosts World Leaders for the 80th Anniversary of Its Defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Trump, May 8 and World War II

USA TODAY · 16h

World War II and Trump's declaration: What it was like in Palm Beach County during war

When World War II came to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, it wasn’t in the form of grainy newsreel footage from the other side of the world. Instead, right in front of us, smoke and flame roiled the sea and filled the horizon. Beaches were strewn with oil and rope and boat parts. And drowned, shattered, charred bodies.

The Palm Beach Post on MSN · 5h

Pope Leo XIV chosen May 8, Trump's newly declared holiday to commemorate end of World War II

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans Day to Victory Day.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 12h

Is May 8 now a national holiday? Trump declares day celebrating WWII victory

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social earlier this week that he is designating two dates, including May 8 as national holidays to honor the U.S. winning both World Wars. He followed that up with a proclamation declaring May 8 as "Victory Day for World War II.

Europe, World War II and VE Day

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

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. V-E Day is also haunted by the specter of current-day conflict.

Air Force Times on MSN · 8h

Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II's end

LONDON - Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday's 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as it celebrates the defeat of ultimate evil.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe

May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies. The fighting in Europe stopped when the Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces High Command,

Foreign Affairs14h

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 ...

‘The Last Good War?’: Poll shows Americans have conflicted views of World War II

With fears of a new world war ascendant, the lessons of World War II continue to resonate, though there is less agreement ...

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, NDVA honor World War II veterans at State Capitol

Nebraska honored its World War II veterans on Thursday. Gov. Jim Pillen and the Department of Veterans Affairs presented recognition medals. KETV has shown you some of the medals given to the state's ...

CBS New York on MSN54m

World War II vets, survivors mark 80 years since VE Day

Thursday, Nazi Germany surrendered in Europe, marking the final push to end World War II. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with some of the few remaining local survivors of that historic time ...