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May 8, 2020
Message on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day)
We pay tribute today to all those who stood up for humanity and freedom in the face of tyranny, and we honor the sacrifices of all service members involved in ridding the world of Nazi, fascist, and other aggression.
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May 7, 2020
75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War
Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, we pay tribute to the victims and to all soldiers who fought to defeat Nazi Germany and put an end to the Holocaust.
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May 7, 2020
Briefing on Russian Engagement in the Middle East
Today we want to shed some light on Russian malign engagement in the Middle East with a specific focus on Russian actions in Syria and in Libya.
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