Russia’s WWII victory celebrations are muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on Putin
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-05-08 21:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Labour & Workers, World News, War & Conflict
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Actors attend a historical reenactment depicting the arrival of trains after the end of the war as a part of celebrations ahead of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II, at the Baltiysky railway station in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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