In all, the Nazi regime murdered 6 million Jews from all over Europe, annihilating two-thirds of Europe's Jews and one-third of all Jews worldwide. In 2005, the United Nations designated Jan. 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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.

According to Super Express, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an official statement on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, highlighting the role of the Soviet Red Army in ending Nazi atrocities.

Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, in his statement on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, wrote that "Russian citizens are direct descendants and successors of the generation of victors.

Vladimir Putin, the leader of Russia, in his statement on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, noted that "Russian citizens are direct descendants and successors of the generation of victors.