Russia marks 70th anniversary of Stalingrad battle
Russia marks 70th anniversary of Stalingrad battle An aged T-34 tank clattered into the center of the southern Russian city once known as Stalingrad and soldiers dressed in World War II-era uniforms marched solemnly as Russia marked the 70th anniversary of the end of one of modern warfare's bloodiest battles.
Western European leaders marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II Saturday, ahead of a large-scale celebration planned for Sunday in Russia.