Russia not invited for 80th D-Day anniversary in France • FRANCE 24 English

As nations come together this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Russia, the country that prides itself on playing the key role in the Allies’ victory over Nazi Germany, will be absent. No Russian official representing Vladimir Putin’s government has been invited due to the war against Ukraine, now in its third year. FRANCE24’s Shirli Sitbon looks at how commemorations have evolved through the years. #WWII #Russia #Ukraine 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: