Security Council halted by U.S. on cease-fire

The U.S. blocked a U.N. Security Council vote to end global hostilities amid a pandemic — the same day diplomats emphasized lessons from World War II.

By John Heilprin - May 8, 2020

On the 75th anniversary, Russians reconstruct the 1944 Vyborg offensive against the Finnish Army (AN/Ninara)

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