France Excludes Russia from D-Day 80th Anniversary Events
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Russia will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France due to its ongoing war in Ukraine. The decision, announced by the Élysée, underscores the tension between Russia and Western nations. President Biden and Ukrainian President Zelensky will attend, along with other world leaders. Despite the exclusion, the ceremony will still honor Soviet contributions to World War II.
Topics:world#d-day-anniversary#france#international-diplomacy#international-relations#russia#ukraine-war
- Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies, Élysée says The Washington Post
- France U-turns on inviting Russia to D-Day memorial ceremony POLITICO Europe
- Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary, French presidency says Reuters
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says The Associated Press
- 'It's inappropriate to invite Russia to the D-Day commemorations on June 6' Le Monde
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