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The Latest Breaking News from World War II

Nearly 7 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began

The UN has labeled the exodus the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

Axios

Ukraine's information war is winning hearts and minds in the West

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dominated headlines since late February 2022. The war struck a nerve among Western audiences, evoking a high degree of support for Ukraine.

The Conversation

Biden signs Ukraine lend-lease act, a programme resurrected from WWII

The US has pledged tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine. With time of the essence, President Joe Biden signed legislation that was last used during World War II. We take a closer look at the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 and get analysis from FRANCE 24's International…

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The War in Ukraine Will Be a Historic Turning Point

But for History to Take the Right Path, America and Europe Must Work Together

Foreign Affairs

Movie review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ a nicely crafted telling of fascinating slice of British deception during World War II

It is said that dead men tell no tales.

Tribune News Service

Japanese writer who documented WWII Tokyo firebombing dies

Katsumoto Saotome, a Japanese writer who gathered the accounts of survivors of the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo in World War II to raise awareness of the massive civilian deaths and the importance of peace, has died

The Independent UK

'Thiaroye 44': New documentary explores 1944 massacre of West African soldiers

Thousands of West African soldiers fought for France against the Nazis in World War II. But on December 1, 1944, as many as 400 of them were murdered in cold blood: not by the Germans, but by the very French forces they fought alongside. The massacre near the Senegalese capital…

France 24

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Trudy Rubin: Putin’s Victory Day speech shows how Russia can be defeated — and how Ukraine can win

When Vladimir Putin stood on a Red Square podium Monday, at the annual celebration of the Soviet victory in World War II over Nazi Germany, he looked weak and defensive.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Meet The Man Whose Name Is Synonymous With Tornadoes

Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita, aka “Mr. Tornado,” created the scale for ranking the severest storms.

Zenger

France, Germany reiterate Europe's 'full support' for Ukraine, US speeds up arms deliveries

The leaders of France and Germany have reiterated Europe's full support for Ukraine. This comes as members of the UN security council prepare to meet for the 16th time since the Russian invasion to address the worsening situation.

Radio France Internationale

Editorial: Putin hollows out Russia's 'Victory Day'

The annual "Victory Day" holiday to mark the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany took on opposite meanings in Russia and Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Russia Shells Ukraine's Odessa as US Pledges Fresh Arms for Kyiv

Russian forces intensified their fight in Ukraine's east and fired missiles over the port city of Odessa, as President Joe Biden signed a law speeding up arms deliveries to Kyiv. The southern city was hit by a series of missiles Monday, destroying buildings, setting ablaze a shopping center and killing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin marks Victory Day with little to show for 11-week war

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his country’s biggest patriotic holiday without even uttering the word “Ukraine.”

The Independent UK

Defiant Putin defends invasion of Ukraine as US expedites military aid

KYIV, Ukraine — With international pressure mounting and his invasion of Ukraine failing to make significant advances, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a strident speech Monday at an annual military parade in Moscow, accusing the U.S. and the West of provoking the conflict and comparing it to the Soviet Union’s…

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 9)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Envoy to Poland Hit with Red Paint at War Cemetery

Russia's ambassador to Poland was splattered with red paint thrown at him by protesters opposed to the war in Ukraine, preventing him from paying respects on Monday at a Warsaw cemetery to Red Army soldiers who died during World War II. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the attack,…

Daily Mirror

Russian troops parade new tanks and deadly missiles in display 300 miles from Ukraine

As Vladimir Putin marked Russia's proud World War II Victory Day celebrations, Ukrainians were desperately battling his forces’ brutal 75 days-long invasion

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Russia marks victory over Nazi Germany in WWII

Shouts of “Hurrah!” echoed through Moscow's Red Square on Monday from thousands of troops and veterans as Russia celebrated Victory Day, marking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany 77 years ago to end World War II in Europe.

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The Independent UK

Putin’s ‘Doomsday’ plane fails to make planned appearance at Victory Day parade

Kremlin cancels military flyovers, citing adverse weather conditions

France 24

Putin uses anniversary of Europe's WWII victory to justify Ukraine invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sought to cast Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine as a necessary move against "aggression" despite no evidence that Russia was under imminent threat from either Ukraine or NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, for his part, said his country would not allow Russia to appropriate Europe's…

Los Angeles Times

Putin defends invasion of Ukraine during display of Russian might

The Independent UK

Serbs stage pro-Russia marches amid V-Day ceremonies

Pro-Russia marches have been staged in Serbia and the Serb-run entity in Bosnia — both traditional allies of Moscow in the Balkans — amid ceremonies to mark the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Axios

Russia's ambassador to Poland doused in red paint by protesters on V-E Day

Ambassador Sergey Andreev had red paint on his clothes and face as protesters chanted around him.

The Independent UK

Russian ambassador to Poland hit with red paint

Protesters have thrown red paint on the Russian ambassador as he arrived at a cemetery in Warsaw to pay respects to Red Army soldiers who died during World War II

Asharq Al-Awsat

No End in Sight for Ukraine War as Putin Hails Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his country's biggest patriotic holiday Monday to again justify his war in Ukraine but did not declare even a limited victory or signal where the conflict is headed, as his forces pressed their offensive with few signs of progress. The Russian leader oversaw a Victory…

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