Russian President Vladimir Putin talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu after the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. (Xinhua/...
Armored vehicles march in the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II, in Vladivostok, Russia, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua) Armored vehicles march in the Victory Day milit...
marking 20 years since the victory over Nazi Germany. This is also when Victory Day became a public holiday in Russia and in 15 Republics of the Soviet Union. A military parade took place in Red Square. Parades were held again in 1985 and 1990, after which they have been held annually....
Russia held the second rehearsal for the annual Victory Day military parade on the night of May 4. The parade is to mark the 78th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. Some 10,000 military troops and 125 pieces of weapons and military equipment will be displayed on...
The first military parade took place on May 9th 1965, marking 20 years since the victory over Nazi Germany. This is also when Victory Day became a public holiday in Russia and in 15 Republics of the Soviet Union. A military parade took place in Red Square. Parades were held again in ...
Many Russians celebrate Victory Day on May 9. On this day, TV networks broadcast World War II-inspired films, younger generations honor veterans, and the festivities culminate in a military parade at Moscow’s Red Square.
Putin's office linked what it called the "terrorist" drone attack on the Kremlin in the early hours of May 3 to the Victory Day parade, which takes place below the walls of the ancient citadel. It branded the attack as an attempt to assassinate Putin, an allegation rejected by Ukr...
The patriotic fervour has been building for the past fortnight. Moscow has been coloured red with giant flags on almost every corner. The day will see a huge military parade on Red Square, involving troops, tanks and missile launchers.
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Seen during the Victory Day parade on Red Square on May 9, 2024, the Yars RS-24 is a Russian-made mobile nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile. Bai Xueqi | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Other conditions that could determine the use of nuclear weapons by Russia include the "receipt ...