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Russia Today
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Immortal Regiment marches honoring WWII heroes held across globe (VIDEOS)
Immortal Regiment marches in honor of World War II veterans have been held across the world this weekend, ahead of Victory Day celebrations on May 9 in Russia. Around 1,000 people turned up for the event in the Chinese capital, Beijing on Saturday, with Russian Ambassador Igor Morgulov leading the procession. According to TASS, far more people took part compared to last year. A similar rally took place in Washington, DC, with around 200 people carrying portraits of their veteran relatives and red flags. Among the marchers were Russian diplomats and other Russian nationals residing in the US, as well as citizens from former Soviet republics and Americans, TASS reported. The previous Immortal Regiment march held in Washington was in 2019. The following two years, the event was held online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which was followed by a three-year hiatus amid tensions between the US and Russia over the Ukraine conflict. Aleksandr Kim, a representative of the Russian Embassy, stated that while the 'situation has improved a little, [it] remains uneasy,' as evidenced by 'attempts at provocation and other undesirable actions' during the latest Immortal Regiment event in the US capital, as quoted by RIA Novosti. Izvestia has published a video showing a group of pro-Ukraine activists confronting the marchers and chanting anti-Russian slogans. In Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, more than 200 people, both Russian nationals and locals, as well as Venezuelan, Cuban, and Serbian diplomats, also paid homage to Red Army veterans. Nearly 500 people took to the streets of Caracas, Venezuela as part of an Immortal Regiment rally, too. Similar scenes played out in Istanbul, Türkiye, as well as several Italian cities, including Rome and Naples, over the weekend. The Immortal Regiment is a large-scale event held in cities across Russia and other nations, in which people carry portraits of their relatives who fought against Nazi Germany in World War II. The idea was first conceived in the Russian city of Tomsk in 2012, and has since gained in popularity.
Asharq Al-Awsat
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Report: China's Xi Accepts Invitation to Attend Moscow's Victory Day in May
Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted Russia's invitation to attend the commemorations of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, TASS state news agency reported on Monday. "Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to take part in the celebrations on May 9 in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War," TASS cited Russian ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, as telling Russian state television. The Kremlin said in December that it had invited "many countries" to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which Russians call the "Great Patriotic War." The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in World War Two, including many millions in Ukraine, but eventually pushed Nazi forces back to Berlin, where Adolf Hitler committed suicide, and the red Soviet Victory Banner was raised over the Reichstag in 1945. Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender came into force at 11:01 p.m. on May 8, 1945, marked as "Victory in Europe Day" by France, Britain and the United States. In Moscow it was already May 9, which became the Soviet Union's "Victory Day" in what Russians call the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45. Victory Day has become Russia's most important secular holiday. Morgulov said that Xi in return, invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China for the country's commemoration o f the end of World War Two, which are planned for September.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
China's Xi accepts invitation to attend Moscow's Victory Day in May, TASS reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted Russia's invitation to attend the commemorations of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, TASS state news agency reported on Monday. "Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to take part in the celebrations on May 9 in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War," TASS cited Russian ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, as telling Russian state television. The Kremlin said in December that it had invited "many countries" to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which Russians call the "Great Patriotic War." The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in World War Two, including many millions in Ukraine, but eventually pushed Nazi forces back to Berlin, where Adolf Hitler committed suicide and the red Soviet Victory Banner was raised over the Reichstag in 1945. Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender came into force at 11:01 p.m. on May 8, 1945, marked as "Victory in Europe Day" by France, Britain and the United States. In Moscow it was already May 9, which became the Soviet Union's "Victory Day" in what Russians call the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45. Victory Day has become Russia's most important secular holiday. Morgulov said that Xi in return, invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China for the country's commemoration o f the end of World War Two, which are planned for September.
Arab News
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
China's Xi accepts invitation to attend Moscow's Victory Day in May, TASS reports
MOSCOW: Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted Russia's invitation to attend the commemorations of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, TASS state news agency reported on Monday. 'Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to take part in the celebrations on May 9 in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War,' TASS cited Russian ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, as telling Russian state television. The Kremlin said in December that it had invited 'many countries' to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which Russians call the 'Great Patriotic War.' The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in World War Two, including many millions in Ukraine, but eventually pushed Nazi forces back to Berlin, where Adolf Hitler committed suicide and the red Soviet Victory Banner was raised over the Reichstag in 1945. Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender came into force at 11:01 p.m. on May 8, 1945, marked as 'Victory in Europe Day' by France, Britain and the United States. In Moscow it was already May 9, which became the Soviet Union's 'Victory Day' in what Russians call the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45. Victory Day has become Russia's most important secular holiday. Morgulov said that Xi in return, invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China for the country's commemoration of the end of World War Two, which are planned for September.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
China's Xi accepts invitation to attend Moscow's Victory Day in May, TASS reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted Russia's invitation to attend the commemorations of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, TASS state news agency reported on Monday. "Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to take part in the celebrations on May 9 in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War," TASS cited Russian ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, as telling Russian state television. The Kremlin said in December that it had invited "many countries" to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which Russians call the "Great Patriotic War." See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in World War Two, including many millions in Ukraine, but eventually pushed Nazi forces back to Berlin, where Adolf Hitler committed suicide and the red Soviet Victory Banner was raised over the Reichstag in 1945. Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender came into force at 11:01 p.m. on May 8, 1945, marked as "Victory in Europe Day" by France, Britain and the United States. In Moscow it was already May 9, which became the Soviet Union's "Victory Day" in what Russians call the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45. Victory Day has become Russia's most important secular holiday. Morgulov said that Xi in return, invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China for the country's commemoration o f the end of World War Two, which are planned for September.
