100-year-old woman receives medal for work on Spitfires in World War Two

Putin and Lukashenko Arrive in Volgograd: WWII Commemoration or Strategic Play Amid Rising Tensions?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko have arrived in Volgograd—formerly known as Stalingrad—for a high-profile World War II commemoration. But is this just a symbolic tribute to Soviet history, or something more? The two leaders are expected to address a joint Russian-Belarusian parliamentary forum on wartime legacy, but their private meeting is sparking speculation about deeper military and strategic coordination. With Belarus now formally aligned with nuclear-armed Russia through a 2024 defense pact, and tensions with the West rising, many are questioning the true purpose behind this visit. Watch the full video to explore what’s really going on. #Putin #Lukashenko #Volgograd #Stalingrad #WWIICommemoration #RussiaBelarus #Geopolitics #MilitaryAlliance #RussiaNews #BelarusNews #PutinLukashenkoMeeting #WWIIAnniversary #GlobalTensions #StrategicPartnership #PowerPlay ~PR.274~HT.408~CA.298~

Putin Calls Victory Day Sacred, Says WWII Triumph Still Binds Soviet Republics in Shared Glory

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared Victory Day the most important holiday for most former Soviet republics, stressing that the defeat of Nazism is a shared legacy. In his speech, Putin emphasized how this day connects the countries that were once part of the Soviet Union, marking their collective triumph over the Nazi regime. The Russian leader reaffirmed the importance of commemorating the immense sacrifices made during WWII while highlighting the ongoing significance of this historical victory in today's geopolitical landscape. #Putin #VictoryDay #SovietUnion #WWII #Nazism #Russia #VictoryDaySpeech #SovietRepublics #RussianHistory#WWIIAnniversary #HistoricalLegacy #NaziDefeat #VictoryOverNazism #GlobalUnity #SharedLegacy #SovietVictory#HistoricalCommemoration #PutinSpeech #VictoryDay2025 #PutinQuotes #RussianPolitics Also Read Zelensky Awaits U.S. Response After Putin Rejects Unconditional Ceasefire Proposal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-awaits-u-s-response-after-putin-rejects-unconditional-ceasefire-proposal-4116597.html?ref=DMDesc Preparations Underway For Vladimir Putin’s India Visit: Russian FM Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/preparations-underway-for-vladimir-putin-s-india-visit-russian-fm-lavrov-4106621.html?ref=DMDesc Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Agree To Meet With Putin After Common Plan With Trump Is Negotiated :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelenskyy-says-he-will-only-agree-to-meet-with-putin-after-common-plan-with-trump-is-negotiated-4071599.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.408~

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day'

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day' Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/28/kremlin-announces-ukraine-ceasefire-to-coincide-with-9-may-world-war-ii-victory-day Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Ceramic poppies return to Tower of London to mark WWII end

Ceramic poppies will return to the Tower of London in a new commemorative display marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Opening on 6 May 2025 and running through to Armistice Day in November, the display will feature nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies from the original 2014 installation, ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’. The artwork transformed the Tower’s moat into a sea of red, attracting more than five million visitors and becoming a national site of remembrance. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Big Ben light switched on to mark end of WWII blackouts

On Thursday evening, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle turned on the Ayrton Light above Big Ben to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War blackouts. In peacetime, the lantern light always shone out after sunset in order to show that the House of Commons was at work. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn