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May 9, 2025 16:45 The parade on Red Square concluded with the raising of the Russian flag.The aerobatic teams of the "Russian Knights" on Su-30SM aircraft and "Swift" on MiG-29 aircraft, as well as Su-25 attack aircraft, concluded the parade on Red Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War."Russian Knights" and "Swallows" flew over the central square of the capital. The parade concluded with Su-25 attack aircraft, adorning the sky with the three colors of the Russian flag.This year, for the first time, a parade of drones marched through Red Square, showcasing the Orlan, Lancet, Sharpia, and Geranium drones.In addition, for the first time, models of the TOS-2 "Tosochka" heavy flamethrower system and the "Malva" artillery system were paraded along the cobblestone square in the capital.dollar.Traditionally, the convoy of equipment transport vehicles begins with the appearance of T-34 tanks, considered one of the symbols of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. A wheeled armored vehicle convoy of multi-purpose armored vehicles moves along the cobblestone streets of Red Square, including BTR-82A, ZA-SpN "Titan", "Typhoon-K53949" ("Phoenix"), "Linza", "Spartak", "Tiger-M", BMP-1AM "Basurmanin", BMP-2M "Berezhok", BMP-3 with additional protection, the promising BMP, "Kurganets-25", BMD-4M with additional protection, and BTR-MDM "Rakushka" with protection.
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May 9, 2025 15:52 General Secretary To Lam and his wife laid flowers and reviewed the honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame, located in Aleksandrovsky Garden at the foot of the Kremlin wall.
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May 9, 2025 15:20 Russia's new weapons make their first appearance.For the first time on Red Square, 152 mm artillery systems were deployed.The latest "Giatsint-K" and "Malva" on wheeled chassis, as well as modern models of multiple rocket launcher systems.The "Tornado-S" and the TOS-2 "Tosochka" heavy flamethrower system were introduced.
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May 9, 2025 15:17 The U.S. Embassy in Russia posts tribute to the victims.The U.S. Embassy in Russia posts tribute to the victims.The US Embassy in Moscow posted a commemorative article.While acknowledging the sacrifices of the Russian people in World War II, American diplomats failed to mention the decisive role of the Red Army in defeating Germany.commune."Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Victory on the European Front in"World War II was not only a time to celebrate victory, but also a moment of silence and respectful remembrance" – the U.S. Embassy in Russia wrote in a message.on Telegram channel."We commemorate the sacrifices of the Russian people: TheThe siege of Leningrad – nearly 900 days of hunger and fierce resistance. We remember Stalingrad and Sevastopol. We remember the grandmothers and mothers who fought in the war."The trenches and the children carried water and maintained communication."The US Embassy also noted that the US remembers the contributions ofAmerican, Soviet, and other allied forces fought to achieve a common goal. "The Red Army soldiers fought for every kilometer, for every inch."the village, to reclaim their land from the invaders. Young American soldiers stormed the Normandy beaches on D-Day, who had raidedBreaking through the Ardennes in the Battle of the Bulge. The historic encounter of American and Soviet troops on the Elbe River. City to city, trench to trench.In another way, at the cost of countless casualties, the Allied forces together turned the tide of the war against the autocratic regime of Germany."commune," the US delegation added."On this day, we honor those who have sacrificed to bring aboutVictory. Victory is"A shared victory. And so will the memory of it," the US embassy concluded.
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May 9, 2025 15:01 President Putin: Russia is a major obstacle to Nazism.Speaking at the parade, President Vladimir Putin declaredDad, Victory Day, celebrated in Russia, is the most important and significant holiday."Russia will always remember the lessons of World War II and will not"We will never accept a distortion of history regarding this event," President Vladimir Putin emphasized, and extended his congratulations to all the people and participants.Participating in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.The country and people of Russia will never forget, and will continue to do so.Remember and admire the veterans of the Great Patriotic War, their love for their country, and their desire to protect their homeland.President Putin emphasized that the Russian Federation will remain a barrier.An unbreakable barrier for supporters of Nazism, anti-Russianism, and anti-Semitism.President Putin emphasized that the entire country supports and stands by him.along with those participating in the special military operation.
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May 9, 2025 14:33 11,000 soldiers participated in the parade.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that more than 11,000 servicemen participated in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in Red Square. These included personnel from the Ministry of Defense and other security agencies – the FSB, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Russian National Guard, and military units from foreign countries. Of these, more than 1,500 servicemen were directly involved in special military operations.
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May 9, 2025 08:17 Live: Military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in Russia.
