A Ukrainian Holocaust survivor made an impassioned plea to German lawmakers Wednesday to do more to fight Russia's "new war of extermination", as Germany marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.

State television news has focused coverage on the 81st anniversary of Russia breaking the Siege of Leningrad. Read more at straitstimes.com.

At Auschwitz, the Germans left behind barracks and watchtowers, the remains of gas chambers and the hair and personal belongings of people killed there. The “Arbeit macht frei” (work will set you free) gate is recognized the world over.

Germany has no right to forget the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime in Europe, including in Ukraine, and must prevent the destruction of democracy today. — Ukrinform.

Auschwitz survivors warned Monday of the rising antisemitism and hatred they are witnessing in the modern world as they gathered with world leaders and European royalty.

Lithuania’s then-Culture Minister Simonas Kairys decided that performing Russian composer Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet "The Nutcracker" was no longer an appropriate way to celebrate the Christmas season.

Germany's defence minister expresses willingness to send troops to Ukraine for a demilitarised zone if a ceasefire with Russia is reached

Auschwitz survivors warned Monday of the rising antisemitism and hatred they are witnessing in the modern world as they gathered with world leaders and European royalty on

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being observed at the site of the former death camp.

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Meyer, a non-Jewish researcher, has helmed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance at a time when its definition of antisemitism grew controversial.