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Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

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Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square. He welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

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  1. The Hill

    Russia hosts world leaders for the 80th anniversary of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II (opens The Hill)

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    Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Russia has celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, with President Vladimir Putin presiding over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square. He welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Russia’s Victory Day parade begins, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, is the country’s most important secular holiday.

  4. KESQ Palm Springs

    Putin, Xi and friendly world leaders celebrate Russia’s Victory Day at Moscow Parade (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken center stage at Russia’s Victory Day parade on Friday, surrounding himself by friendly world leaders in a highly choreographed show designed to show the Western world that Russia is far from isolated.

  5. The Guardian

    Putin hosts Xi Jinping and other world leaders as Russia marks Victory Day – Europe live (opens The Guardian)

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    Russia staging a lavish, ‘biggest ever’ parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Russia’s Victory Day parade begins, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    MOSCOW (AP) — A military parade began Friday on Red Square in Moscow as Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. President Vladimir Putin and a host of foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, …

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

  8. UPI

    Russia holds WWII Victory Day celebrations in Red Square as fighting in Ukraine rages on (opens UPI)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin led celebrations marking 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a parade in Moscow's Red Square of 11,000 troops, with World War II-era T-34 tanks alongside advanced weaponry.

  9. WMUR

    Russia marks 80th Victory Day with global leaders (opens WMUR)

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    Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat with a grand parade in Moscow, attended by global leaders

  10. NPR

    Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany (opens NPR)

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    Celebrations included a massive military parade in Moscow's Red Square, where Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted several foreign leaders, including the presidents of China and Brazil.

  11. The World from PRX

    Russia celebrates Victory Day (opens The World from PRX)

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    Today, Russia is celebrating Victory Day, the holiday that marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago in World War II. The main celebration took place in Moscow, with a grand military parade attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and more than 20 leaders from other countries, incl…

  12. Breitbart News

    Russia Treats Who's Who of Dictators and Allies to Lavish Feast at WWII 'Victory Day' Events (opens Breitbart News)

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    Allies of Vladimir Putin were treated to a lavish banquet at the Kremlin as part of Russia's 80th "Victory Day" anniversary celebrations.

  13. NPR

    Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany (opens NPR)

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    Russia's celebration this weekend of the Soviet victory over the Nazis 80 years ago comes under the shadow of its invasion of Ukraine.

  14. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Russia honors Victory Day (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    MOSCOW -- Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders -- the most since Moscow sent troops into Uk…

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