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​In photos: Putin hosts Xi, other world leaders as Russia marks Victory Day in grand parade​

Last updated on - May 9, 2025, 16:54 IST
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Defense Minister’s Parade Appearance

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov rides through Red Square in an Aurus vehicle during the victory parade. Russia’s Victory Day military parade is held annually on May 9 to commemorate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War.

(Photo: AP)

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Putin Greets World War II Veterans

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with World War II veterans ahead of the Victory Day military parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9, 2025. The event marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

(Photo: AP)

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Putin on Red Square

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he walks through Red Square after the parade, commemorating the historic victory.

(Photo: AP)

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Air Show Over Red Square

Visitors take photos as Russian Air Force Su-25 jets soar over Red Square, trailing smoke in the colors of the Russian flag during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on Friday, May 9, 2025. The event marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

(Photo: AP)

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Turkmenistan Troops March in Solidarity

Troops from Turkmenistan march during the Victory Day parade in Moscow, honoring the 80th anniversary of the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany.

(Photo: AP)

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Maduro Joins Celebrations

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro walks alongside his wife, Cilia Flores, through Red Square after the parade, part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Soviet victory in World War II.

(Photo: AP)

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Aerobatic Teams Fly Overhead

Russian Knights Su-30SM jet fighters and Swifts MiG-29 jets perform a flyover above Red Square as part of the Victory Day display. (Photo: AP)

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World Leaders Honor the Fallen

​Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden following the parade. (Photo: AP)

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Kremlin Guards at Memorial Ceremony

Kremlin guards participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden after the parade.

(Photo: AP)

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Russian Troops March Through Red Square

Russian servicemen march across Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, May 9, 2025. The event marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

(Photo: AP)

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