Victory Day
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| Also called | Armed Forces Day |
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About Victory Day
Victory Day also known as Armed Forces Day is a national holiday that is currently celebrated in Turkey. It is celebrated annually on August 30 in commemoration of the victory in the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar in the Turkish War of Independence.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu
... The delegations visit for North Korea s Victory Day - as the 1953 end of hostilities is called in the North - is expected to finish on Thursday with an extensive military parade...
North Korea: China, Russia in first post-pandemic visits
... Some analysts say the inclusion of Chinese and Russian envoys in this year s Victory Day parade - as the 1953 Korean armistice is called locally - hints at a possible loosening of Covid restrictions...
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours
... Last week, Mr Lukashenko left Moscow soon after Victory Day parade, skipping lunch with President Vladimir Putin...
Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion
... But the events that matter most to Russian speakers were held the following day, 9 May - marked in Russia as Victory Day...
Russia's future rests on Ukraine war, Putin tells Victory Day parade
...By George WrightBBC NewsVladimir Putin has said Russia s future " rests on" the soldiers fighting in Ukraine, during his annual speech to mark Victory Day in Moscow...
Ukraine says it downed Russian cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv
... The new missile attacks came hours before Russia was due to celebrate Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945...
Ukraine war: At least five injured in airstrikes across country
... It marks the fourth attack in eight days on Kyiv, and comes just 24 hours before Russia celebrates Victory Day...
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat
... Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Friday that Wagner was actually redeploying mercenaries towards Bakhmut in a bid to capture the city before Tuesday s Victory Day celebrations in Russia...
North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu
By Kelly NgBBC News
Kim Jong Un showed off North Korea 's latest weapons to Russia's defence chief Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday.
Pyongyang invited The Russian delegation led by Mr Shoigu, as well as Chinese officials.
They will attend Pyongyang's celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War 's armistice, marked typically by massive military parades.
The weapons on display included the Hwasong intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Successfully tested in April, It is believed to be the country's first ICBM to use solid propellants, which makes it quicker to launch than liquid-fuel ones.
The delegations' visit for North Korea 's Victory Day - as the 1953 end of hostilities is called in the North - is expected to finish on Thursday with an extensive military parade. The Koreas are technically still At War because no peace agreement was reached when The Conflict ended.
Both Russia and China are long time allies of North Korea .
Also on show were two new drone designs, including one resembling the primary offensive strike drone used by the US Air Force , according to NK News, a specialist site focusing on North Korea .
The friendly tour comes amid accusations that Pyongyang is supplying Russia with arms for use in its war in Ukraine - a claim that both Pyongyang and Moscow deny.
North Korea 's KCNA said the two men discussed " matters of mutual concern" in The Fields of national defence and on The International security environment.
Mr Kim had a " friendly talk" with Mr Shoigu, who handed him an autographed letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin , KCNA said, adding that he had later called North Korea 's military The Most powerful in The World .
The visiting Chinese delegation, led by politburo member Li Hongzhong , also handed a personal letter from Mr Xi to Mr Kim.
Mr Kim reportedly told Mr Li that " the Korean people will never forget the fact that The Brave soldiers of the Chinese People's Volunteers shed blood to bring about The War victory".
Beijing had sent troops in the autumn of 1950 to support North Korea in The War against South Korea . The then Soviet Union also supported North Korea in The War .
Since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, Russia has remained a natural ally for North Korea because of their mutual dislike for the US.
The Russian and Chinese visits also mark Mr Kim's first hosting of foreign guests since the pandemic. The Last time Pyongyang invited foreign government delegates for a military parade was in February 2018.
Some analysts say the inclusion of Chinese and Russian envoys in this year's Victory Day parade hints at a possible loosening of Covid restrictions.
This comes weeks after images of North Koreans walking around without masks were shown on state media.
The reclusive country had sealed itself off from all trade and diplomatic ties in early 2020, even with Russia and China, its main economic and political partners.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
