Since the United States wasstill actively involvedin the Pacific theatre of war when the conflict ended in Europe, VE Day arguably holdsless national significancein the US than in many European nations. On theinternational level, the United Nations (UN) declared May 8 and 9 as a time of rem...
On May 9th Russia and a handful of former Soviet Union republics celebrate Victory Day, which marks the day after Nazi Germany surrendered and Soviet forces took control of Berlin, bringing the second world war (also referred to as 'The Great Patriotic War' in Russia) in Europe to an end....
On the night of May 8, 1945, Germany signed the surrender document in Karlshorst, Berlin, marking the end of WWII in Europe. Meanwhile in Moscow, it was already May 9, which was designated by the Soviet Union and later Russia as "Victory Day." Since 1995, Russia has been holding milit...
"For us, it's very important, especially from the very beginning of next year, we need very much unity between the United States and EU and countries of Europe. "We need this unity to achieve peace. I think only together – the United States and Europe – can really stop P...
While many European Union countries consider Europe Day a peripheral holiday promoting European values, Moldovan politicians and the public are increasingly giving it attention, with a growing belief that it should replace the Soviet-style Victory Day. Using the "struggle" over ...
The day sees Moscow display its military might with pomp, pride and pageantry, with massive military parades through the center of the capital, watched on by Putin and other senior Kremlin officials. This year the event will have added significance given that Russia is actively engaged i...
Zelenskyy released a video address marking the day of the Allied victory in Europe 77 years ago, drawing parallels between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the evils of Nazism. The black-and-white footage showed Zelenskyy standing in front of a ruined apartment block in Borodyanka, a Kyiv ...
"We will never forget that it was our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers who won back Europe's freedom and the long-awaited peace." Putin said while paying tribute to the soldiers who fought and died for their country. The president underlined that Russia will strengthen the traditions...
International Repercussions:The defeat of Italy at Adwa sent shockwaves throughout Europe and beyond. It shattered the myth of European superiority and exposed the military vulnerabilities of colonial powers when faced with determined African resistance. Adwa demonstrated that Africans were capable of defe...
Geopolitical Ambitions:France sought to expand its influence in Europe, while Britain and Austria aimed to uphold the balance of power and protect their respective interests on the continent. Personal Stakes:King George II of Britain, who also ruled Hanover, personally led his troops into battle, ...