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UPDATED May 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
May 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Russia mutes WWII victory celebrations as Ukraine war weighs on Putin
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Russia’s WWII victory celebrations are muted this year as the Ukraine war weighs on President Vladimir Putin.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Russia’s WWII victory celebrations are muted for this year amid the Ukraine war.
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The celebrations are being muted due to the Ukraine war.
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