Russia's Victory Day on May 9 might push Putin to finish the war in Ukraine | USA TODAY
Published Date: 4/28/2022
Source: USA TODAY
May 9th or Victory Day in Russia marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 at the end of World War II. Vladimir Putin has been using the holiday to glorify Russia and himself. RELATED: Ukrainian officer gives Mariupol update, says many have died | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3KsgyL6 The date – marking the end of what Russia calls the Great Patriotic War – is one that has gained significance in Putin's tenure "and has become a foundational moment in the Kremlin’s politics of memory and Russian national identity," said Hannah Chapman, assistant professor of political science at Miami University. The Kremlin has staged massive shows of strength to mark the day, with parades and other displays of military might. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3L4uCLV » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #putin #russia #victoryday