Torgau marks Elbe Day, recalling 1945 US–Soviet meeting

On Saturday in Torgau, Elbe Day commemorations remembered the peaceful meeting between American and Soviet soldiers on the Elbe in April 1945.

Attendees and local officials emphasized a desire for peace, with various groups using the occasion to promote peace-oriented messages.

The events underscore a historical moment of Allied cooperation and serve as a platform for contemporary calls for peaceful relations.