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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.”

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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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Seven facts about Victory Day in Europe

Everything you wanted to know about Victory Day in Europe in seven facts.

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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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France

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.

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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.

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Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine

Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

United Kingdom

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.

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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.

Russia

Russians hold WWII ancestors' portraits in windows

Victory Day commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany

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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.

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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.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth says streets are 'filled with love' in VE Day speech

Queen Elizabeth marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday with a rare public address to the British public.

Belgium

Veteran, 98, goes on VE Day walk to save former soldiers' club

George Sutherlands says he has been inspired by the heroics of Captain Tom Moore who has raised millions of pounds for the UK health service amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany

Why isn't VE Day a public holiday in Germany?

A movement is growing to make May 8 a holiday to mark the end of World War Two.

World News

VE Day: A locked down Europe commemorates as best it can

Commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II are muted this year across the Old Continent as most countries remain under lockdown due to the pandemic.