France Excludes Russia from D-Day 80th Anniversary Events
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France has reversed its decision to invite Russia to the D-Day memorial ceremony, citing concerns from Western allies about the diplomatic implications amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. While France acknowledges the Soviet Union's role in World War II, it will honor soldiers from all former Soviet nations. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend to highlight the parallels between the D-Day landings and Ukraine's current struggle.
- 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
- Kremlin Shrugs off D-Day Snub, Ministry Says West Wants to 'Erase' Red Army Role U.S. News & World Report
- Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies, Élysée says The Washington Post
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