World Leaders Honor WWII Victory at Moscow's Red Square
Leaders from 27 nations joined President Putin in Moscow to celebrate the USSR's victory over Nazi Germany on the 80th anniversary. Putin credited the Allied Nations' efforts, including the Normandy landing, as pivotal in the victory. The parade featured troops from participating and former Soviet countries.
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- Russian Federation
Leaders from 27 countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, gathered in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
During the Victory Day parade at Red Square, Putin highlighted that the united efforts of Allied Nations, especially the Normandy landing, were crucial in securing this historic victory.
The event was attended by prominent figures like Xi Jinping and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with over 11,000 troops participating, including contingents from 13 countries and battle-hardened units from operations in Ukraine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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