Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

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Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, has become the country's most important secular holiday. A massive parade through Red Square and other ceremonies underline Moscow's efforts to project its power and cement the alliances it has forged while seeking a counterbalance to the West amid the 3-year-old war in Ukraine.“For Putin, this day is important as a demonstration how broad a ..