2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day but officials decided against playing host to the Russian president,
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00:00 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day but officials decided against hosting the Russian
00:06 President Vladimir Putin.
00:09 The upcoming week`s events, which will include firework shows, parachute jumps, solemn commemorations
00:15 and ceremonies will be attended by world leaders.
00:20 Many see it as a chance to effectively pass the baton of remembrance to the current generations
00:26 now seeing war again in Europe, in Ukraine.
00:30 Ukrainian President Zelensky, U.S. President Biden and British royals are among the VIPs
00:36 that France is expected to host for these D-Day events.
00:41 Organizers confirmed that the Russian President would not be invited to any commemorative
00:45 events due to the country`s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
00:49 However, some Russian representatives will be allowed access in order to recognize the
00:55 country`s wartime sacrifice.
00:58 [SWOOSH]