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LIVE UPDATES Victory Day parades and celebrations roll across Russia (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Nationwide commemorations honor the courage and sacrifice of WWII veterans and fallen heroes
May 8, 2026 05:36
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Remains of 80 Soviet soldiers reburied in Germany (VIDEO)
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Trump pulled plug on ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudi snub – NBC
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Bad faith: Pope mistaken for prank caller in bank mishap
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German ban on Soviet WWII symbols is ‘discrimination’ – former MEP (VIDEO) Exclusive
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Israeli strikes devastate Lebanese cities despite ceasefire (VIDEOS)
The attacks hit a commercial center in the southern part of the country and buildings in Beirut’s suburbs
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Iran’s top negotiator trolls Trump
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Germany’s new militarization: Revival of the spirit or blatant revanchism? (by Dmitry Medvedev) ANALYSIS
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US blasts ‘wealthy NATO allies’ as terror incubators
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