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Trump, World War II and May 8

Trump designates Thursday May 8 as ‘Victory Day’ for US to commemorate World War II

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II as countries in Europe already do.

The Palm Beach Post on MSN · 18h

Trump declares new holidays: May 8 to commemorate World War II. Will Florida offices be open?

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.

Fox News on MSN · 6d

Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

President Trump announced plans to designate May 8 as World War II "Victory Day" and Nov. 11 as World War I "Victory Day," stating that we are "going to start celebrating our victories again."

Putin, Ukraine and Russia Victory Day

SFGATE · 7h

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.

WION on MSN · 8h

Russia Victory Day parade: Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters force

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day truce with Ukraine took effect Thursday, a move the Kremlin said would "test" Kyiv's readiness for peace but that Ukraine has slammed as a farce.

Local News 8 · 14h

Putin’s Victory Day ceasefire set to come into effect

A three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month was set to come into effect at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday (midnight Moscow time), as Russia prepares to mark the anniversary of its World War II Victory Day on Friday.

Moscow, Russia and World War II

The Moscow Times on MSN · 1h

In Kazakhstan, Russia Looms Large Over World War II Commemorations

Kazakhstan held a grand military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II and Defenders of the Fatherland Day. “The Great Patriotic War was an extremely difficult challenge for all of humanity,

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 19h

Russia, Ukraine Intensify Attacks Ahead of Moscow’s World War II Commemoration

Ukraine and Russia stepped up strikes ahead of Moscow’s World War II commemorations on Thursday, with Russia closing more than a dozen airports and canceling scores of flights amid a wave of drone attacks.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Ukrainian Drone Attack Disrupts Moscow Airports as Xi Visits

Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones for a third day on Wednesday forcing most of the Russian capital's airports to close just as Chinese President Xi Jinping was due to arrive to mark the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

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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.

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80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

LONDON -- Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s ...

The Christian Post6h

Victory in Europe Day: 7 important Allied victories against the Nazis

Known as Victory in Europe Day, May 8 marks the date that Germany surrendered to Western powers after Adolf Hitler and other ...

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How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?

The war between the US and Japan had started with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The ...

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Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...

The Kyiv Independent on MSN2d

Russia сancels Victory Day parade in occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol, state media reports

Russia has canceled this year's Victory Day parade in the occupied Crimean port city of Sevastopol, Russian state-controlled ...

The Mirror US on MSN12h

Putin declares Ukraine ceasefire to mark 'Victory Day' when 27 million died fighting Nazi Germany

Russia has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day and the defeat of Nazi Germany. The short pause in ...

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AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union’s sacrifice in World War II

When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war ...

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