Adolf Hitler sent more than three million troops into the nation as part of “Operation Barbarossa.”Īlthough Operation Barbarossa ultimately failed, Nazi Germany repeatedly launched failed offensives against the Soviet Union. This year’s Victory Day in the Russian capital was the chilliest since the end of WWII, with temperatures struggling to hit five degrees Celsius, peaking at 4.6. Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, in one of the largest modern military operations in the world. 5 Banned by Ukraine in 2017, a 300-meter-long St. Some fear that Russia could hasten for a notable victory to capitalize on the holiday, especially with Russian President Vladimir Putin preparing for a new offensive in the eastern region of Ukraine.Įxperts have warned that Putin could blitz for a victory in the east ahead of the May 9 holiday to distract from the heavy losses of Russian troops and equipment in Ukraine. Weary Residents Look On In Occupied Mariupol As Russia Holds Victory Day Celebrations 10:02 GMT By RFE/RL. Victory Day this year comes amid a devastating war Russia is waging with its neighbor Ukraine. Quick march: Vladimir Putin warned his Russian army can repel any potential aggression after he watched 10,000 soldiers take part in the Victory Day parade. ( The Hill) – In Russia, Victory Day is one of the most popular and important holidays, typically celebrated with military parades, festivals and fireworks across the country to celebrate the Russian triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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