It’s Victory Day in Russia — a holiday honoring World War II that has long been important to Vladimir Putin.
Tag: Politics and Government
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A.O.C. and Eric Adams Have Not Spoken in Nearly a Year
Mayor Adams and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who represent divergent wings of the Democratic Party, have not spoken one-on-one in nearly a year.
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A Woman Alone in Oman: Three Weeks Along the Arabian Coast
In December, a photographer set off on a 2,600-mile road trip, traveling from the Yemeni border to the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what she saw.
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May 9 Is a Revered Day in Russia. For Many, Putin Has Hijacked It.
Under President Vladimir V. Putin, Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, has come to celebrate modern Russian military might. The war in Ukraine is shifting its meaning further.
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Ed Koch’s Secret
He defined the role of a big-city mayor, but his personal secret affected his response to a major crisis.