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Mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off D-Day commemorations - but Putin is not invited
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02/06/2024
2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day but officials decided against playing host to the Russian president,
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2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day but officials decided against hosting the Russian
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President Vladimir Putin.
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The upcoming week`s events, which will include firework shows, parachute jumps, solemn commemorations
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and ceremonies will be attended by world leaders.
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Many see it as a chance to effectively pass the baton of remembrance to the current generations
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now seeing war again in Europe, in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky, U.S. President Biden and British royals are among the VIPs
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that France is expected to host for these D-Day events.
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Organizers confirmed that the Russian President would not be invited to any commemorative
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events due to the country`s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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However, some Russian representatives will be allowed access in order to recognize the
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country`s wartime sacrifice.
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