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Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany

By Charles Maynes,

Jim Kane

Published May 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM EDT

Russia's celebration this weekend of the Soviet victory over the Nazis 80 years ago comes under the shadow of its invasion of Ukraine.

Charles Maynes

Jim Kane

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