27 h. ago VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

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30 h. ago Ukrainian troops to join UK's VE Day procession as Putin's war rages on

The Ministry of Defence says that Ukrainian soldiers will join the UK's military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day as a symbol of global support over Russia's invasion

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38 h. ago Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary

Ukrainian forces to join UK military procession for Victory in Europe anniversary  Reuters

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39 h. ago Ukrainian troops to join London procession to celebrate VE Day anniversary

The Ukrainian armed forces will join around 1,000 UK armed forces personnel, including soldiers on horseback and seven military bands.

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3 d. ago Royal Mint releases special 50p coins for VE Day – and they're worth up to £1,725

New collectable coins to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with prices ranging up to £1,725 each have been released by the Royal Mint - and they're set to prove popular with collectors

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5 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

Ukraine president urges month-long truce after Russia suggests three-day one to mark a world war two victory. What we know on day 1,161Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an immediate month-long ceasefire after Vladimir Putin unilaterally announced a three-day truce for next month during a second world war anniversary. The Ukrainian president said: “Now there’s a new attempt at manipulation. For some reason, everyone is supposed to wait for May 8 and only then have a ceasefire to ensure calm for Putin during the parade.” He added: “We value people’s lives and not parades. We believe that the world believes that there is no reason to wait for May 8. And the ceasefire should be not for a few days only to resume the killing afterward.” Ukrainian officials also pointed out that Russia announced a similar truce over the Easter period only to violate it. The Russian president suggested the ceasefire in May to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union in the second world ...

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8 d. ago Zoe Ball lands huge TV hosting gig after stepping down from breakfast radio show

Zoe Ball, 54, will host VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, a live concert marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, on May 8, the BBC has announced

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9 d. ago VE Day plans revealed: Thousands to line streets of London for military procession to mark 80th anniversary

A procession of 1,300 armed forces personnel and a Red Arrows flypast are among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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9 d. ago Drama club joins in knitted postbox topper craze with VE Day theme ahead of latest show

The Stirling group's ‘Paras Over the Barras’ production has been especially chosen to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.

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2 w. ago East Kilbride Pirates stun Coventry Phoenix with late show to make winning start to season

Pirates picked up victory to get their 40th anniversary campaign off to a flyer

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