Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind3 days ago Share Save Katya Adler • @BBCkatyaadler Europe Editor Share SaveBBC Parisian women smile in May 1945 after Germany's capitulation was signed the previous day"Celebration? Splits appeared the moment Germany was defeated; there was even a disagreement over which day VE Day fell. Russia marks VE Day on 9 May to this day. Depending where you are in Europe on VE Day, the mood is varied - particularly this year. Matthew Chattle/Future Publishing/Getty Images London is preparing for VE Day - but some in Europe feel less jubilant this year