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Is Putin drawing inspiration from Stalin’s military purge? Despite parallels, probably not

May 2024 was a noteworthy month for Russia’s military. Russian President Vladimir Putin replaced Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrey Belousov. Several military leaders were also arrested by the FSB, the Russian successor to the Soviet KGB.

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If D-day ceremony aimed to send Putin a message about fighting tyranny, Ukraine’s allies should have paid more attention to history

The recent D-day commemorations strove to project a message of western unity in the face of a new European aggression. This time it was not Nazi Germany that was the threat, but Russia.

The Conversation

Soviet media downplayed the significance of the D-Day invasion

When Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited to participate in the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day held in France in 2019, he claimed it was “not a problem” because the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944, “was not a game changer.”

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St. Petersburg Commemorates 80th Anniversary of WWII Siege

St. Petersburg marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the WWII siege with memorial events. Putin lays flowers at monuments, honoring victims and survivors.

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Smersh: why Putin has reinstated Stalin's notorious and much-feared anti-spy unit

A man under arrest by Russian internal security forces was seen confessing to a “crime”, in a video posted on January 2. He had been apprehended after allegedly posting a video on social media that purportedly showed air defences near the Russian city of Belgorod. This city, on the border…

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Aberdeen 2 PAOK 3: Greek tragedy as hosts suffer late comeback defeat

PAOK Salonika produced an incredible late comeback to defeat Aberdeen at Pittodrie and all but end the hosts chances of advancing to the Europa…

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Aberdeen 1 Hacken 3: Pittodrie side's Europa League dream comes crashing down

It was a bridge too far for Barry Robson's side but they will still compete in the Conference League group stage.

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Kuki groups in Manipur deny violation of ground rules under Suspension of Operations pact

The Manipur government, the MHA and 24 Kuki insurgent groups formalised an SoO pact in 2008.

The Hindu

Jonny Hayes admits Aberdeen captain call arrived with John Beaton job but veteran isn't the only Pittodrie leader

With skipper Ross McCrorie ruled out after hernia surgery, Hayes was handed the honour of leading his side out for Sunday’s showdown in Glasgow.

Daily Record

War, what is it good for? Very little

There simply is nothing great about them, except their power to destroy not just the enemy, but themselves as well

Salon

Barry Robson in Aberdeen fans chant response as interim boss refuses to get carried away after thumping Hearts

The chants of “One Barry Robson” rang round Pittodrie, as the Red Army watched their team cut Hearts lead to just four points.

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