About 70 years ago, Russians defeated Nazis in a titanic struggle. The memories of that struggle still haunt Russians. They celebrate this victory every year in what they call Victory Day Parade.
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MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday staged a grand military parade here to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in the presence of several world leaders, including President Pranab Mukherjee, even as western powers boycotted the event due to a stand-off over Ukraine.
Nearly 10,000 soldiers, including an Indian Army contingent and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), took part in the parade at the iconic Red Square here which lasted for over 90 minutes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessed the parade along with President Mukherjee, Chinese President Xi Jinping and UN secretary general Ben Ki-moon.
Western powers like the US, Russia's World War-II allies Britain and France have boycotted the event over Kremlin's "meddling" in Ukraine.
The parade on Red Square showcased cutting edge weapons such as the next-generation Armata T-14 tank and advanced military aircraft.
Russia displays military might in WWII Victory Day parade Indian Chinese troops take part - The Times of India
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MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday staged a grand military parade here to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany in the presence of several world leaders, including President Pranab Mukherjee, even as western powers boycotted the event due to a stand-off over Ukraine.
Nearly 10,000 soldiers, including an Indian Army contingent and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), took part in the parade at the iconic Red Square here which lasted for over 90 minutes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessed the parade along with President Mukherjee, Chinese President Xi Jinping and UN secretary general Ben Ki-moon.
Western powers like the US, Russia's World War-II allies Britain and France have boycotted the event over Kremlin's "meddling" in Ukraine.
The parade on Red Square showcased cutting edge weapons such as the next-generation Armata T-14 tank and advanced military aircraft.
Russia displays military might in WWII Victory Day parade Indian Chinese troops take part - The Times of India
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