World news is 80 years since WWII with the biggest victory day celebrations since Russia Ukraine’s invasion

Russia celebrated the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II on Friday, with a victory day parade on the Red Square of Moscow.President Vladimir Putin marked the incident with a performance of tanks, missiles and more than 11,000 soldiers, including 1,500 fighters from the ongoing Ukraine War. This was the biggest victory day celebrations as Russia started its attack on Ukraine in 2022.Putin took the opportunity to run domestic patriotism and project strength worldwide, hosting more than two dozen world leaders, the most appearance since the war started. Among them, some high-profile guests were Chinese President Xi Jinping, who were sitting next to Putin and held a meeting for more than three hours a day earlier, and Brazilian President Luiz Inasio Lula da Silva.Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, the only European Union leader is present, and Serbian President Alexander Vusic also participated. Putin referred to Xi as his “dear friend” as the two leaders gave messages of disregard against the West.Victory Day remains Russia’s most important secular holiday, which remembers the estimated 25–27 million Soviet life lost during World War II.Alexander Gebuv, director of Carnegie Russia Russia Eurasia Center, said, “It is again showing that Russia is not isolated, that Russia is seen as a very valid victorious nation who is the winner in World War II.”“Russia stands long among the so -called global majority,” Gabuv said, the presence of Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico showed that “Russia is also ally within the Western camp” and marked a major public relations victory for Putin.For Putin, the Victory Day celebrations have become “a civic religion that promotes patriotism, nationalism, apathy, and the rapid expansionist foreign policy of the house and Russia justifies both its oppressive regime, especially towards their neighbors,” Gabav said.In his speech, Putin praised Russian soldiers fighting for his “courage and determination” in Ukraine, aligning them with wwii heritage. The parade included soldiers from 13 concerned countries including China, Egypt, Vietnam, Laos and several former Soviet Republics. Foreign contestants marched with members of Russian forces, cadets and youth of the youth army. The military contestants of the CIS states (Commonwealth of Independent States) included parade units from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.The security was tight across the country amidst the dangers of the drone, with mobile signal disruption. In a historical tribute, Putin’s hometown St. Petersburg temporarily returned to his Soviet-era, Leningrad, while Volgograd was named Stalingrad for a day, as it was known during World War II.In particular, North Korean military officers were honored at the event. Last month, Putin thanked North Korea for fighting with Russian soldiers against Ukrainian forces and received his sacrifices degree as Pyongyang first confirmed his deployment.While Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was determined to participate in Victory Day, canceled his journey due to India-Pakistan tension, Defense State Sanjay Seth represented India in Moscow.The parade on Moscow’s Red Square had a diverse category of foot military units including regiments and battalions from various branches of the armed forces. He was accompanied by marching Suvorov Infantry and Nakhimov Navy schools, military musicians, members of the Youth Group of the Youth Army, women soldiers, Kosec and personnel cadets, who have participated in the ongoing military operations in Ukraine.A integrated military band also participated.The incident concluded with an aerial performance, as the Russian fighter aircraft increased over the city. Rusckiye Vityazi (Russian knights) and Strizhi (SWIFTS) flying Mig-29s in SU-30SM fighters carried out the formation of “Kubinka Diamond”. He was followed by six SU -25 attack jets in the colors of the Russian flag.While Russia reminds the victory over Nazi Germany on 9 May, most European nations inspect it on 8 May.