'My dad was shot down over the Soviet Union' - what happens when a US spy plane gets caught?
Thursday, 1 May 2025 () "My dad was shot down over the Soviet Union," Gary says. "As a kid I thought it was normal, everybody's dad goes through this."
Germany commemorated the 80th Victory Day with ceremonies honoring the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII. Despite a ban on Soviet-era songs and symbols due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russian folk songs echoed through Berlin streets in defiance. The ban sparked criticism from Russia, emphasizing the right to honor Red Army soldiers who played a vital role in defeating Nazism and sacrificing millions of lives during the war.
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A Ukrainian Member of Parliament has sparked global alarm by claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky may be planning a direct strike on Russia’s Victory Day Parade—a highly symbolic annual event commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II triumph. The shocking allegation suggests Kyiv could target the May 9 celebration in Moscow, where President Vladimir Putin is expected to appear, in a dramatic escalation of the war.
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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.
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