While Russia continues to place heavy emphasis on celebrating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago, the holiday’s importance is diminishing across much of the former Soviet space. Kazakh ...

Pakistan, May 5 -- Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire on May 8-9 to mark Victory Day celebrations. The move was ordered by President Vladimir Putin and comes amid ongoing conflict with Ukraine ...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia does not need Ukraine’s permission for May 9 Victory Day events, amid discussions on a short ceasefire and a prisoner exchange. In comments reported by ...

Russian forces marched in Moscow's Red Square during May 9 Victory Day events, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The event was held under high security and at a smaller scale ...

written by Shaun Pinner, Ukraine Chief Correspondent 8 th May 26 2:15 pm While the Kremlin attempted to present its May 9th “Victory Day ceasefire” as a humanitarian gesture tied to commemorations of ...