Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Nazi Germany with Moscow Parade

Victory Day Parade in Moscow

• 🇷🇺 A massive military parade was held in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
• 🗓️ This event marks Russia's most important secular holiday, known as Victory Day.

International Attendance

• 🌍 Over 20 foreign leaders attended the Red Square event alongside President Vladimir Putin, the highest number of foreign guests since 2022.
• 🤝 Notable attendees included Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and the leaders of Brazil, Serbia, and Slovakia.

Security and Military Display

• ⚠️ Security was particularly high due to recent Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow.
• 🎖️ The parade featured over 11,000 troops and 180 military vehicles, including tanks utilized in Russia's campaign in Ukraine.
• ✈️ The event concluded with a fly-past of Russian fighter jets trailing the colors of the national flag.