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Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance'
“Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.”
What is Europe Day and what does it represent?
The origins of the commemorative day date back to 1950, when Europe was still healing from the devastating aftermath of World War II.
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Everything you wanted to know about Victory Day in Europe in seven facts.
Russians in Berlin mark Victory day despite ban on Russian flags
German authorities had also initially banned the Ukrainian flag from being displayed but the decision was overturned by a court following an outcry by activists.
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French President Emmanuel Macron met with protests in Lyon
French President Emmanuel Macron led the traditional ceremony on Paris’ Champs-Elysees Monday, commemorating the day that marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.
Russians rehearse for Moscow's annual victory parade
Russians remember World War II each year with a victory parade on May 9th. Although events have been called off in some cities near the Ukraine border, soldiers have been rehearsing for the event in Moscow.
Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine
Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine
In pictures: How the world celebrated VE day in 1945
77 years on from the end of the Second World War, we take a look back at how people celebrated across Europe and the world.
Europe Day: The EU opens its doors to the public
The EU throws open the doors of its core institutions ahead of Europe Day celebrations on May 9. The day marks the 72nd anniversary of the Schuman declaration, which proposed the creation of a pan-European trade arrangement and is widely recognised as the first step on the path towards Europe.
Russian army rehearses WWII victory parade in Moscow
The Russian army undergoes a dress rehearsal on Red Square in Moscow for a parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany at the hands of the Soviet Union and its allies in World War II.
Military vehicles roll through Moscow city center ahead of V-Day parade rehearsal
On Thursday evening, the centre of Moscow was filled with a wide array of military vehicles, which were seen driving toward Red Square for the first night training of the traditional Victory Day parade, which will be held on May 9th.
Meet the only place in Europe that marks VE Day on May 16
Alderney's entire population was evacuated in 1940 as Adolf Hitler's forces closed in. What happened next is still largely a mystery.
Russia marks Victory Day with fireworks
Fireworks lit the night sky in Moscow on Saturday as part of the celebration for Victory Day, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
Russians hold WWII ancestors' portraits in windows
Victory Day commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany
Russia celebrates Victory day with air parade
This year, the military parades that had previously topped the Kremlin's political agenda were postponed due to coronavirus outbreak.
Britons mark VE Day by singing 'We'll meet again'
People around the UK sing Dame Vera Lynn's iconic WW2 song, as a tribute to those who fought, served and died during the war.