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worldhistory1 year ago•2 min saved

"Putin Condemns 'Russophobia' and Repeats Ukraine Claims at Leningrad Siege Memorial"

St. Petersburg commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the devastating World War II siege of Leningrad with events attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The Red Army broke the nearly 2½-year blockade on Jan. 19, 1943, after fierce fighting, with estimates of over 1 million Leningrad residents perishing. An open-air exhibition in central St. Petersburg and Putin's personal connection to the siege highlight the significance of World War II in Russia's national identity.

via Newser|

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world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"Putin's Controversial Remarks at Leningrad Siege Memorial"

St. Petersburg commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the Nazi siege, with Russian President Vladimir Putin laying flowers at monuments and attending memorial events. The Red Army broke the blockade on Jan. 19, 1943, after more than 1 million residents perished from hunger and bombardments. Blockade survivor Irina Zimneva shared her haunting memories of the deadly winter, and an open-air exhibition in the city provided poignant reminders of the harrowing moments during the siege. World War II remains a crucial part of Russia's national identity, and officials emphasize the USSR's role in the war while also seeking to make a link between Nazism and Ukraine.

via The Associated Press|

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