Britain launches VE Day celebrations in the shadow of the war in Ukraine

Open this photo in gallery: The Red Arrows the Royal Airforce display team fly over the Mall and Buckingham Palace during the VE Day 80th anniversary parade, in London, on May 5.Alberto Pezzali/The Canadian Press Britain began four days of VE Day celebrations Monday with a military parade through central London, a flypast over Buckingham Palace and street parties throughout the country. The commemorations mark the 80th anniversary of Germany's surrender to Allied forces on May 7, 1945, in Reims, France. The following day was declared Victory in Europe Day across much of the continent. Monday's ceremony began with actor…