On Victory Day, Russia celebrates its victory over the Nazis in World War II, the greatest source of national pride. This year, there is much speculation about how the Kremlin will use the annual holiday to promote its invasion of Ukraine. Can the war also be called that in Russia, or will Europe become a ‘people’s republic’ again? Front page compiler Matthijs le Loux takes stock.
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Analysis | How does Vladimir Putin celebrate Victory Day on May 9?
