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US, Europe Mark 70th Anniversary of VE Day


Russia staged a massive military parade Saturday in Moscow’s Red Square to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day — the day in 1945 when Nazi troops laid down their arms, ending World War II.

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Russia’s main World War II allies – the United States, Britain and France – for helping to defeat the Nazis.

This year’s parade took place as Russia is embroiled in a standoff with Western countries over Ukraine because of Moscow’s seizure of Crimea and allegations that President Putin is supporting a deadly separatist conflict.

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Source: Voice of America

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