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The legacy of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany feeds pro-war aggression in Putin’s Russia — and is celebrated with a religious fervor. When Russian President Vladimir Putin swept into power in 2000, he faced a divided land. The disintegration of the Soviet Union and the economic downturn that followed left deep scars on Russian society. Many felt that Russia had suffered a national humiliation. Putin needed a common cause that would unite the masses. The revival of the Russian Orthodox Church, backed at the highest levels of government, was one such step. Yet Russia, with its patchwork of peop...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
The legacy of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany feeds pro-war aggression in Putin’s Russia — and is celebrated with a religious fervor. When Russian President Vladimir Putin swept into power in 2000, he faced a divided land. The disintegration of the Soviet Union and the economic downturn that followed left deep scars on Russian society. Many felt that Russia had suffered a national humiliation. Putin needed a common cause that would unite the masses. The revival of the Russian Orthodox Church, backed at the highest levels of government, was one such step. Yet Russia, with its patchwork of peop...
Kyiv Independent
President Vladimir Putin has turned the event into a pillar of his nearly quarter-century in power and a justification of his move into Ukraine.
Euronews (English)
Warning: This article contains graphic images. The slogan "Never again" emerged in response to the Holocaust and other atrocities of World War II as a vow of humanity to prevent such horrific events from being repeated. On May 8, the world marks Victory in Europe Day, celebrating 79 years since the unconditional defeat of Nazi Germany, and with it, the end to its crimes against humanity. But for the third year in a row now, this day – meant to remind the public about the horrors and lessons of the past – is taking place as events strikingly similar unfold in Europe. During Operation Barbarossa...
Kyiv Independent
Warning: This article contains graphic images. The slogan "Never again" emerged in response to the Holocaust and other atrocities of World War II as a vow of humanity to prevent such horrific events from being repeated. On May 8, the world marks Victory in Europe Day, celebrating 79 years since the unconditional defeat of Nazi Germany, and with it, the end to its crimes against humanity. But for the third year in a row now, this day – meant to remind the public about the horrors and lessons of the past – is taking place as events strikingly similar unfold in Europe. During Operation Barbarossa...
Kyiv Independent (UK)
Warning: This article contains graphic images. The slogan "Never again" emerged in response to the Holocaust and other atrocities of World War II as a vow of humanity to prevent such horrific events from being repeated. On May 8, the world marks Victory in Europe Day, celebrating 79 years since the unconditional defeat of Nazi Germany, and with it, the end to its crimes against humanity. But for the third year in a row now, this day – meant to remind the public about the horrors and lessons of the past – is taking place as events strikingly similar unfold in Europe. During Operation Barbarossa...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
The Czech Republic on Wednesday commemorated the end of World War II in Europe and the liberation from Nazi occupation 79 years ago with its annual act of remembrance. In a speech, President Petr Pavel noted that after "deep reflection," the defeated Nazi Germany had become a democratic country committed to peace and stability in Europe. He described it as a "historical paradox" that Russia itself had become an aggressor with the war against Ukraine. Pavel said there should be no let-up in support for Ukraine. The Czech Republic is behind an initiative to procure around 800,000 artillery shell...
DPA
The Czech Republic on Wednesday commemorated the end of World War II in Europe and the liberation from Nazi occupation 79 years ago with its annual act of remembrance. In a speech, President Petr Pavel noted that after "deep reflection," the defeated Nazi Germany had become a democratic country committed to peace and stability in Europe. He described it as a "historical paradox" that Russia itself had become an aggressor with the war against Ukraine. Pavel said there should be no let-up in support for Ukraine. The Czech Republic is behind an initiative to procure around 800,000 artillery shell...
DPA International
The Czech Republic on Wednesday commemorated the end of World War II in Europe and the liberation from Nazi occupation 79 years ago with its annual act of remembrance. In a speech, President Petr Pavel noted that after "deep reflection," the defeated Nazi Germany had become a democratic country committed to peace and stability in Europe. He described it as a "historical paradox" that Russia itself had become an aggressor with the war against Ukraine. Pavel said there should be no let-up in support for Ukraine. The Czech Republic is behind an initiative to procure around 800,000 artillery shell...
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Polish prosecutors have ended an investigation into human skeletons found at a site where German dictator Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders spent time during World War II because their advanced decay made it impossible to determine the cause of death, a spokesman said Monday. The remains were found on February 24 at Wolf's Lair, which served as Hitler's chief headquarters from 1941-44 when the area was part of Germany. Hidden in deep woods, the compound of about 200 Nazi bunkers and military barracks was the site of the failed assassination attempt on Hitler by Colonel Claus Stauffenberg on ...
Euronews (English)
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