Photos of Putin, Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow: Slideshow
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Russia hosted its “Victory Day,” military parade Monday, to celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
With 2,400 material and armament units, over 65,000 participants were anticipated.
The backdrop to this year’s parade is Russia’s unprovoked invasion in Ukraine. This has resulted in thousands being killed, and more than 5 millions fleeing the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the Victory Day military parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2022. Russia marks the 77th Anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo: Mikhail METZEL /SPUTNIK / AFP). (Photo Credit to MIKHAIL METZEL/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images
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Moscow military parade is watched by many people
MOSCOW (RUSSIA) – MAY 9: People watch the military parade on the 77th anniversary the Victory Day at Red Square, Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2022. To commemorate WWII victory, the Victory Parade takes place in Moscow’s Red Square on May 9. (Photo taken by Sefa Karcan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images).
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Russian servicewomen marche on Red Square
Russian women serving in the military march to Red Square on May 9th, 2022 during the Victory Day parade through central Moscow. Russia commemorates the 77th anniversary the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. (Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP). (Photo taken by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images.
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Russian soldiers ride in military vehicles
Russian soldiers ride in military vehicles at the Victory Day parade on Red Square, Moscow’s central square on May 9, 2022. Russia commemorates the 77th anniversary the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. (Photo: Alexander NEMENOV / AFP). (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images).
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On parade: Russian Yars intercontinental nuclear ballistic missile launcher
During the Victory Day military parade, a Russian Yars intercontinental missile-launcher marches through Red Square. It was launched during the Victory Day military parade. Russia commemorates the 77th anniversary the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo: Alexander NEMENOV / AFP). (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images).
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Russian soldiers march through the square
Russian military personnel march to Red Square in the Victory Day parade, which took place in Moscow’s central district on May 9, 2022. Russia marks the 77th Anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images.
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Veteran and guest guests are invited to the Victory Day Parade
Veteran and guest attend the Victory Day military parade on Red Square, Moscow’s central square, May 9, 2022. Russia marks the 77th Anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP). (Photo taken by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrives
Sergei Shoigu (Russian Defence Minister) is seen being driven through Red Square on the Victory Day Military Parade in Moscow, May 9th 2022. Russia commemorates the 77th anniversary the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. (Photo: Alexander NEMENOV / AFP). (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images
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Vyachslav Volodin (Speaker of Russia’s Lower House) and Tatyana Golikova (Deputy Prime Minister), arrive at the parade to observe it.
The State Duma is Russia’s lower chamber of parliament. Vyachslav Volodin, Tatyana Golikova, and the State Duma are there to witness the Victory Day military parade on Red Square, central Moscow, May 9, 2022. Russia marks the 77th anniversary the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. (Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP). (Photo taken by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sergei Shoigu (Defense Minister) leave Red Square
TOPSHOT: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sergei Shoigu (Defence Minister) leave Red Square following the Victory Day parade through central Moscow on May 9, 2022. Russia marks the 77th Anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images.
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