Russia’s Victory Day parade begins, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany By . Associated Press. Published May 9, 2025, 6:18 a.m. ET.

MOSCOW — More than 12,000 troops and 190 pieces of hardware moved across Red Square on Sunday in Moscow’s Victory Day parade, an annual display of Russian military might. Under cloudy skies ...

Russia’s Victory Day is typically a huge day of celebration across the country and a time for Moscow to flex its military muscle. But this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered just a ...

Russian servicemen attend the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, during celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during the ...

On May 9, Russia will mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II. The centerpiece of the Victory Day holiday is a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. This year, ...

Moscow -- Russia marked its annual national Victory Day holiday Thursday with the usual large military parade overseen by President Vladimir Putin, as well as huge commemorative processions that ...

An extravagant Victory Day military parade commenced Wednesday in Moscow, as Russian President Vladimir Putin looks to solidify support ahead of a national referendum that could keep him in power ...

Putin Schedules Russian Victory Day Parade for June. This year’s parade, postponed earlier because of the coronavirus pandemic, will mark the 75th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. By .

Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, is the country’s most important secular holiday. A Red Square parade and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its global ...

Military troops stand in formation in Red Square before the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on May 9, during celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over ...