Anatoly Grakovich, 91, brushes off concerns about taking part in Belarus Victory Day commemorations, as 'our president says that we don’t need to be afraid of the virus'

As the battle's 80th anniversary approaches, London’s Royal Air Force museum seeks to capture the stories of Jews who risked their lives to help repel the massive Nazi invasion

Ceremonies, parties and parades cancelled; Berlin declares one-off public holiday on the anniversary; Trump to be joined by elderly veterans for wreath-laying commemoration