Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that President Vladimir Putin has turned into a pillar of his nearly quarter-century in power and a justification of his move into Ukraine. More information with FRANCE 24 former Moscow correspondent Nick Holdsworth and FRANCE 24 Chief Foreign Editor Robert Parsons.
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