Russia observed its annual Victory Day in Moscow, marking the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin used the occasion to defend current military actions and emphasize Russia’s nuclear readiness in response to Western tensions. The parade was notably scaled back compared to pre-war celebrations, reflecting the logistical demands and security pressures of the current invasion. Despite the reduced display of heavy armor, the event served as a central platform for the Kremlin to project military resolve and national unity.
- The military parade featured a single vintage T-34 tank, continuing a trend of limited heavy armor displays observed since the start of the war.
- President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech asserting that Russia’s strategic nuclear forces are in a constant state of combat readiness.
- Advanced weaponry on display included Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launchers and S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.
- The ceremony was attended by leaders from several allied nations, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
- Security was heavily tightened throughout Moscow, with traditional “Immortal Regiment” marches canceled nationwide due to safety concerns.
- A military flypast returned to the program this year, featuring fighter jets performing a flyover in the colors of the Russian flag.
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Due to a font issue our insert says World War 11 instead of World War II. We apologize for that mistake.
And Germany's anemic economy reflects strains of prolonged backfiring sanctions against Russia….
Every country celebrates some forms of VE or Victory Day on either May 8 or May 9. But for Thailand, it was Tuesday.
3 day military operation going according to plan 😂
Russians are very thankful to Ukraine for allowing them to hold this parade. Thank you people of Ukraine!
That's actually true that this Russia Victory Parade happened just because Zelensky agreed to allow it in exchange for a large prisoner exchange.
WW11? In the title? Interesting. This gives us hope to see it…
Best parades from Russia and China!❤
The ruSSian Victory loser parade 2026
If Kiev had dared to even damage the parade,it would have been wiped out today!
Remember when people used to think Russia was a fearsome power 😂
How do they have that many troops left
тільки путін і росіяни хочуть розв'язати ядерну бойню тільки росія марить ядерними ударами по Америці Європі Польщі Прибалтиці Україні
Do we know which Putin lookalike was on the podium?
0:36 WW11 Whut?
Is Zylensky the president of Ukraine??
God imagine your life being handed around by one dictator to another and have to fight their war and die for their causes
Ukraine should have sent some 'gifts' with the given coordinates to the square, to show their generosity xD
timsoldier parade…. putin and goons let high officers feel where they belong …not on the podium…. if you are not a fit tin soldier we melt you ti cannon fodder😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Украине нужно больше денег и дронов. Слава великому Зеленскому!
questioning the reasons and need for victory parade against nazism and fascism is extremely dumb and ridiculous
especially from the losing side – gross
Peskov can always get a job as a used car salesman or Trump spokesman when this is all over.
Peskov drunk again 🙄
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Remember when Russia used to be able to win wars? In a few years, after Putin's regime collapses, I wonder if they will still go marching up and down the square.
From what I can see even that scaled down parade still looks significantly better than the clown show they threw together for Trump last year 😂
Putin has gotten over 250,000 of his countrymen killed in less than 4 years in a war that he himself started on a smaller country right on his own border. That’s a huge number. That’s over 4-times more Russians killed in Ukraine so far than the number of Americans killed in the entire 20-year long Vietnam War.
Putin's absence certainly demonstrates what a cowardly little turd he is.
Well, Putin now has company to commiserate with in their misbegotten wars. Surprised he didn't go to Moscow.
when parade soldiers are better equipped than the soldiers on the front😂😂
PS With the price of chemical fertilizer at all time high, Ukraine is very grateful for all the free rotting Russian corpses fertilizing their fields.
Minnespolis, Minnesota USA –
I am literally asking the entire planet to rise up and do your duty!
The free people are worth much more than the despots, dictators and billionaires.
Deny them environment of existence!
Slava Ukrainii!
Putin looks stressed
russia federatioa, on the way to a fail state…
Russia celebrating victory to Ukraine🤣🤣🤣
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Seems like Russia is putting their stuff into use rather than showcase them once a year
Rusland today Nokraine tomorrow 🕊️🇺🇦🕊️ SLAVA UKRAINE 🕊️🇺🇦🕊️
🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺💪💪💪💪💪
Russia is a joke!
Vlad and his missing tanks 😮 🇭🇺❤🇺🇦
Putin slowly morphs into Fantomas. He sort of looks like the same 2000s man, except that he now has a brand new giant head attached to his body which barely resembles himself, even from 10 years ago.
We in the USA should watch this Victory Day Parade in sober reflection. THIS is where Putin led Russia!
THIS is where Trump and MAGA is leading us!!!
Reflect on that this July 4th!!!
What's more exciting than a military parade? Everything.
Russia celebrates the 1st Ukrainian who reached Berlin.
The Russian soldiers walked just like die Wehrmacht 80 years ago 😂😂😂
NATO bots in full force today😂😂😂😂🇺🇸🤡🇬🇧
Red Square parade today representing russia's army. Not much left! Burnt through all Soviert supplies!
Ukraine has the internet, with russia turning theirs off. Tells you everything you need to know about the direction things are going in here.