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Russia holds Victory Day celebrations in besieged Mariupol

Telegraph, 09 May 2022
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The pro-Russian rebel government of Donetsk have held Victory Day celebrations in the besieged city of Mariupol.

Civilians were seen laying wreaths and flowers at a monument commemorating those who lost their lives in the Second World War.

A flag that's traditionally used to mark memorial day, but that has been recently used as part of a pro-military campaign by Russia, was paraded through the streets.

Read the latest on Victory Day here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/05/09/russian-victory-day-parade-vladimir-putin-red-square-ukraine/

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