Macron Welcomes World Leaders to Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other world leaders in Normandy for the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. U.S. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to attend the events honoring the landings that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other world leaders in Normandy for the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. U.S. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to attend the events honoring the landings that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation.

Dozens of World War II veterans are expected to return, many perhaps for the last time, to Normandy's beaches. An international ceremony at Omaha Beach will honor the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the United States, Canada and other nations that landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Macron said during a visit to Meseberg, Germany, on Tuesday that he will elaborate on Paris' support for Ukraine next week, when Zelenskyy visits for the D-Day events. France will "do whatever is necessary for as long as it is necessary" to support Ukraine, he said.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also to attend the D-Day commemorations. Britain's King Charles III, who continues to be treated for cancer, also plans to travel to France for the British ceremonies, while skipping the international ceremony. The Prince of Wales will instead stand in for the king at Omaha Beach.

The D-Day landings were a turning point in World War II, and the commemorations are a chance to remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom. The events will also be an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to peace and cooperation among the nations of the world.

* The D-Day landings took place on June 6, 1944, and involved the largest amphibious invasion in history.

* The landings were successful, and the Allied forces were able to establish a foothold in France.

* The landings led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation.

* The D-Day landings are considered one of the most important events in World War II.

* The commemorations of the D-Day landings are a chance to remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom.

* The events will also be an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to peace and cooperation among the nations of the world